walnut in washington

[nrobert10]

Hello all i am very new to the forestry forum and to saw milling i am try to learn as fast  as i can. But i haven't learned fast  enough. The question i have is somebody just gave me a very large walnut tree the just want it off their property. So i am going this weekend to cut it down and move it . The trunk its self is about 2 feet across their isn't any branches until about 9  feet up. The question i have is is their a market or green wood  if so whats the best sizes to cut it in? If thiers not a market whats the best way to dry it  i do not have access to a  kilm.

I know i have alot to learn and i still am but i really don't want to see this tree going to fire wood. So  any info would be greatly appricated

[Jeff]

Welcome to the forum, Only thing I have to add is that You are probably about to find out about how walnut yard trees are mostly iron fortified. 

[Gilman]

NROBERT
Washington D.C. or the state?  What city do you live in?

Gilman near Portland, OR

[Jason_WI]

Nails, deck screws, dog chain, ceramic insulators... all kinds of blade sharpening devices built right into those walnut yard trees.

Your best bet is to find a woodworking club and ask there. It all depends on what someone wants to make out of it. Find an outlet then saw to their specs.

Jason

[nrobert10]

i live in seattle but the wood will be milled in index

[woodmills1]

iron fortified helps build strong bodies in 12 ways :D :D

[pigman]

 When building furniture I like wood that already has fasteners in it. If the walnut tree grew within 10 miles of a house it has metal in it. :( If it grew anywhere it still probably has metal in it. ;)  But  I like walnut and it is worth a blade or two or three.

[Frank_Pender]

Welcome to the forum, nr.  Don.t mind these guys they have too ooooo much sawduust consumed sometimes.  Many woodworkers like to have their lumber sawed into 5/4 for thickness.  I prefer not to go wider than 6' due to cupping, but that is just me.   

  As to the drying, I place one inch stickers between the layers on an 18' spacing and put a lid on the lumber in the shade for about 90 days before I place it in my kiln.

[D._Frederick]

I you are going to saw the tree down this week end, be sure and paint the ends to prevent checking.

[nrobert10]

That is another question what am i suppose to paint the ends of the boards with. if its some special paint where can i purchase it.

[pigman]

https://www.uccoatings.com/
U-C coatings makes a good product called anchorseal.

[Frank_Pender]

Or, you can call ACI in Portland at 1-800-554-4666 and ask to speak to Grant Beldin. ;D