Dan Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 I cut down a white mulberry (Asian variety) that was growing in my yard it was about 6 inches in diameter. It has nice dark brown heartwood so why not use it. I sealed the ends and put it in the basement to dry. I noticed some drops on the floor today. Seems the mulberry is very wet and dripping. I think I'll rip some small boards tomorrow and put them on my drying rack. Phantom Scroller, SCROLLSAW703, Rob Roy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab4 Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Hi Dan: Any plans on what you will be using it for? Fab4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 No plans yet. I want to see what the color and grain look like first. Fab4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Dan, how large was the tree, what size of boards will you get out of it? How light in color is the wood? Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 The tree was small, about 20 feet tall. There's only about 5 feet of useful trunk to cut. I hope to get at least a 1" x 5" board and two 1" x 3" boards. The color is close to walnut but may be darker. I can only see the end grain right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 I cut down a white mulberry (Asian variety) that was growing in my yard it was about 6 inches in diameter. It has nice dark brown heartwood so why not use it. I sealed the ends and put it in the basement to dry. I noticed some drops on the floor today. Seems the mulberry is very wet and dripping. I think I'll rip some small boards tomorrow and put them on my drying rack. It's that little something extra to cut wood from your own tree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Please be careful of the sap as it is listed in a couple of databases as being a mild toxin that can cause hallucinations and skin problems. Just a heads up. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Yea ya gotta be careful of that homegrown stuff,But seriously,do be Careful their are some harmful fumes in some saps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Any pictures to see what you up to Dan after you slice it up. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Well, I started cutting the log but it was so wet that it was bogging down the bandsaw. Sorry,no pictures yet but the wood is not as dark as I thought,although it may darken over time. The purple unicorns kept getting in my was. Just kidding. I guess I'll dry the rest as a log and try cutting it next year. WayneMahler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Very good. Be careful on storing and drying..... great warp potential on boards cut from small trees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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