so I got this log....

rooster 58 · May 14, 2015, 08:54:55 PM

I got a load of mixed hardwoods into the yard today. One of the last ones to come off the trailer was a beautiful curl soft maple.

Sooooooooo..... what should I do with it? It's around 18" on the small end, maybe 19. I've thought of f gun stock blanks, but I think they prefer hard maple. I also thought of live edge slabs for mantels and such. Or book match
. Any thoughts or suggestions?

WDH · May 14, 2015, 09:30:44 PM

I don't think that you can mess up anyway you go. For me, the 4/4 (1 1/8" rough) sells the best.

WIwoodworker · May 14, 2015, 10:35:42 PM

Depends on your market. If it were mine I'd cut 6/4 or 8/4. Probably 8/4 becuase I have a good market for it.

4x4American · May 14, 2015, 10:56:44 PM

Definitely saw it. I wouldn't put it towards firewood :D

gimpy · May 15, 2015, 09:22:45 PM

If I wasn't so far away, I'd have suggested you send that kind of junk to me. ;D

rooster 58 · May 16, 2015, 08:08:11 AM

Gimpy
I can send it in pieces to yo ;D

This log is amazing 8) it's extra curly with figure showing on the entire log. I should probably saw it into some square stock for wood turners. I think I might still saw a couple stock blanks as I want to make a Pa. Long rifle one day ;)

Glenn1 · May 16, 2015, 08:34:20 AM

Any chance you can post a picture for us new guys?

bama20a · May 16, 2015, 08:53:00 AM

Maybe find a market before you cut it ?

GAB · May 16, 2015, 09:05:15 AM

Quote from: bama20a on May 16, 2015, 08:53:00 AM
Maybe find a market before you cut it ?

I agree with the previous comment.
I ended up with 2 curly maple logs once and made a few phone calls.
Ended up quarter sawing the logs for guitar necks.
So do not overlook the musical market.
Gerald

rooster 58 · May 16, 2015, 01:16:36 PM

I will try to get some pictures of this log to post. I know of a wood working supply store that may want it

Larry · May 16, 2015, 01:28:28 PM

Doesn't take long for maple to stain as the weather warms. And how long did the logger have it?

I would get it sawed.

rooster 58 · May 16, 2015, 04:50:39 PM

Larry
It's fresh sawn. I plan to saw it this week or next. I took a closer look today. It may have a small amount of ambrosia as well

rooster 58 · May 20, 2015, 06:32:49 AM

Update
I sawed the log yesterday. Unfortunately there was very little white wood, so there were no gun stock blanks. But it did produce some very nice 4/4 stock with figure through every cut. And in the end it made a very pretty tie ;)