White oak or locust log?

[Mike Davis]

I need a small log of locust or white oak to make a couple chopping blocks.
12-14 inches across and 3-5 feet long.

 

[charlessenf]

Do Locust grow that large?

 

[Mike Davis]

Absolutely

 

[ChemE75]

Just missed out! Neighbor ended up slabbing most all the 40” dia white oak they felled a couple yrs ago due to a time crunch since they had to have it all gone and move out by Sunday.

 

[Mike Davis]

40” is way too big. I will be cutting to about 16-18 inches long and adding legs to bring up to waist high for fine ax work on spoons.

 

[1075tech]

Mike, would tulip poplar work? Or too soft for your use?

 

[Mike Davis]

Mike, would tulip poplar work? Or too soft for your use?

I think it would rot too easily

 

[lhmayberry]

Mike, I have 2 white oak logs if you would like to see if you can use them. I was going to cut up for firewood. They are about 15 - 20 " diameter and about 8' long. If you like we can cut the length you want and load it up for you at no cost.

 

[Mike Davis]

Thanks Les,
If I don't find something closer to home in a few days I will make the trip to Liberty.

 

[lhmayberry]

Just let me know if I can help.