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redstree · 18th October 2007, 09:45 PM

The really big money comes from the companies that turn logs into vaneer. Ekka is correct. Urban logs are highly suspect for some sort of foreign matter in the wood.

Iron nails will discolor the wood and decrease the value of Walnut, which is prized for it's beautiful grain and color. In urban settings you can find nails, steel fencing, clothsline pulleys, horse shoes, etc. Many of the progressive mills now utilise metal detectors to protect their blades, but that does not prevent discoloration of the wood.

If the tree was in decline for any length of time before it was cut down then there is a very high probability that it was being attacked by insects that seek out stressed trees. This would decrease the potential value as saw wood or vaneer.

18th October 2007, 09:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
redstree Sappling Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 23	Re: Black walnut Log Value? The really big money comes from the companies that turn logs into vaneer. Ekka is correct. Urban logs are highly suspect for some sort of foreign matter in the wood. Iron nails will discolor the wood and decrease the value of Walnut, which is prized for it's beautiful grain and color. In urban settings you can find nails, steel fencing, clothsline pulleys, horse shoes, etc. Many of the progressive mills now utilise metal detectors to protect their blades, but that does not prevent discoloration of the wood. If the tree was in decline for any length of time before it was cut down then there is a very high probability that it was being attacked by insects that seek out stressed trees. This would decrease the potential value as saw wood or vaneer. __________________ Drive a MINI, the most fun you can have with your trousers on.