I have a number of trees of my property that I hope to one day timber into useful wood. For right now I am interested in birch. Previously I have felled and attempted to lumber (by hand) one of my medium sized (aprox. 7-8 inch Diameter) birches only to find that it had more knots in it than my project could afford. Now i anticipated that this would be an experiment and a learning experience. which is why I Did not fell one of my largest birches (12-16 in Diameter). Now before I destroy a perfectly beautiful tree, I am hoping some one can advise me on how I might determine if a birch has a useable (relatively knot free) section in it. I await your wisdom.
p.s. if anyone in need of birch or aromatic(red) cedar (other species are present), I would be very open to the idea of trading wood for labor and tools (e.g. portable mill), as long as I get some.
p.s. if anyone in need of birch or aromatic(red) cedar (other species are present), I would be very open to the idea of trading wood for labor and tools (e.g. portable mill), as long as I get some.