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Hello again, I have a nice walnut tree, I was wondering how to calculate the footage in it. Ive been offered $500 for the tree standing, but I know the guy and if he offered 500 I know its prob worth a lot more.Anyway about 6' up it is 68' around and straight 10' up. then one small crook and straight for another 18' or so. it is a nice walnut I was just curious about how to calculate the footage before felling it.
I was wondering how to calculate the footage in it
Kemper, thanks for your input. If my calculations are right, the tree should yield 295 bdft. I have been guaranteed $3 bdft with maybe more depending on quality. that comes to 885. If I can get it done in a half day that equals WIN. I figure once its down, $20 in diesel, 2hrs loading and hauling, I would have to come out pretty well on the extra $385. But you are correct about splitting ect. I have thought about that. If it were to happen I gues I would slab what I could with my mill. Either way I go I see doing better than the $500.Also take in consideration I don't need the money real bad and doing this the best way I can, doesn't matter if it takes another year, and I have to haul the tree to Georgia. There is also another walnut around the 19-20" range along with a nice cherry and one Monster Hard Maple, Right now I am just focusing on the big Walnut. Like I said I am grateful for all advice and input for I am green in this industry.BTW what part of KY are you from?
Yeah..........Thanks. Ill let you guys know the outcome from my "Highly Valuable" walnut. I will get more than $500 if I have to slab it and make kitchen tables.
Hey, Murdock, nice photo! How long have you been holding up that big (ponderosa?) pine? Please tell us some more about the rootball thing....who buys that, and why is it valuable. I have plenty of walnuts attached to rootballs!Wolf
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