Thistle/Smokin/Milling

[thewoodlands]

I decided to leave a seven foot section of this old maple that came down for milling, attached are some pictures of the ends. Is this a waste of time or should I give it a whirl.



Zap

 

[Thistle]

If both ends are sound & not spongy,I dont see why it wouldnt be a good one to try out.I routinely mill logs from 5 to 7 feet or so if they're nice.Even short straight & clear a minimum 12" diameter 3-4 feet logs I'll sometimes save a few to rough-cut "freehand" without the mill for wood turning & other smaller projects. Longest one I ever did was only 9 ft.Having a smaller shop with low ceilings means I normally work with lumber 6-7 feet max.Anything larger I 'pre-assemble' in units,then do final fitting at the location they're used.Did a bookcase headboard & large wall bank of floor to ceiling bookcases/cabinets this way once.

 

[JustWood]

Zap, that log is junk. Don't waste your time milling it!