Good evening all- I am looking for some advice and print or internet resources on the process of falling a walnut tree and having it rough milled and kiln dried.
I have this beautiful walnut tree in my yard (see picture) but unfortunately it towers over the driveway. As it grows we’re running out of places to park without waking up to dents on the cars. I could trim it but I’m tired of picking up walnuts all fall and I like the idea of turning that tree into some beautiful indoor furniture for the house!
I’ve never done something like this, I’ve always bought my material from a lumber store. Also any other advice you may have is welcome:
1. How should I describe the work to a tree company? I’d like to have a few 10 foot lengths for a large dining room table but other than that is there a best way to approach the falling of the tree? I have a lathe so even the smallest pieces could be usable for turning.
2. Do mills typically have a way to maximize the lumber or is that something I can or should plan for them?
3. Are there any potential unique grain patterns or portions of the tree to preserve? (i.e. where all the large branches meet the trunk, etc)
I have this beautiful walnut tree in my yard (see picture) but unfortunately it towers over the driveway. As it grows we’re running out of places to park without waking up to dents on the cars. I could trim it but I’m tired of picking up walnuts all fall and I like the idea of turning that tree into some beautiful indoor furniture for the house!
I’ve never done something like this, I’ve always bought my material from a lumber store. Also any other advice you may have is welcome:
1. How should I describe the work to a tree company? I’d like to have a few 10 foot lengths for a large dining room table but other than that is there a best way to approach the falling of the tree? I have a lathe so even the smallest pieces could be usable for turning.
2. Do mills typically have a way to maximize the lumber or is that something I can or should plan for them?
3. Are there any potential unique grain patterns or portions of the tree to preserve? (i.e. where all the large branches meet the trunk, etc)