What to do with a redwood log

[markymark]

I purchase my lt40 hydraulic mill about a year ago after some great advice from members on this site. I'm often looking at posts in order to gain knowledge from the experts. I have a redwood log 25 ft long, 42 in diameter down to 40 inch diameter at 16 feet. The log has been down for two to two-and-a-half years. 2-3 inches of white wood on the outside that is not in too good of shape. I would trim that out so I cannot do Live Edge. I am not sure whether to cut this log into slabs that would be 35 in wide or whether to make dimensional Lumber out of it. What would bring the best money? I wish I could get a picture of this log but just had ankle surgery and am in  recovery  for the next few weeks. I appreciate any advice I can get in this matter. On a side note the folks on this web site are awesome and an invaluable resource for me! I have many nice fir and maple logs that I will be sawing up into slabs and dimensional lumber this year thanks to the information I have gained off this forum

[WV Sawmiller]

  My sage advice is "You can always make them smaller later". If you don't have a specific use or market stay flexible and resaw later if needed. I will saw slightly overwidth 2X12's knowing I can come back later and make 2X6 or 2X4 & a 2X8, etc. If you saw then 9/4 thick you can resaw to 4/4 later if you need thinner lumber. JMHO.

[Jeff]

You could get an old dodge truck and use it to make the bed bumper and running boards.

[markymark]

From my little bit of research I believe Redwood is a fairly stable wood. I may end up just sawing it into a big cant and seeing what comes up for demand. Cool bumper on that truck. Know anyone that needs a couple hundred☺