Bishop wood

[jlwest]

I now live in Florida. I have a 50 ft Bishop wood tree in my back yard which presents some hazards. I'm taking it down. Very tall straight trunk. Should I have it milled?

 

[wndopdlr]

I had never heard of it and had to look it up. What diameter is the trunk?

 

[bob vaughan]

Bischofia javanica

 

[WallNutz]

Some info here about the wood: Bishopwood Hardwood Timber Specification

 

[jlwest]

I had never heard of it and had to look it up. What diameter is the trunk?

Almost two feet.

 

[SabertoothBunny]

I would mill it

 

[jlwest]

I would mill it

I agree. Getting it out of the yard is very hard.

 

[SabertoothBunny]

I agree. Getting it out of the yard is very hard.

I would process most of the log for turning blanks but I am more of a turner than traditional at this point. Maybe find a tree service than can do both the cutting down and processing. Another option is find someone with a portable mill if that tress company can't mill it.

 

[jlwest]

I would process most of the log for turning blanks but I am more of a turner than traditional at this point. Maybe find a tree service than can do both the cutting down and processing. Another option is find someone with a portable mill if that tress company can't mill it.

I'm looking into it. Thanks.