Like a kid in a candy story (wood gloat)

[Brian Hahn]

Last fall I was offered some walnut crotches by someone that had just had 104 black walnut trees harvested from their woods. Due to hunting seasons and accessibility issues, I didn't get to see the wood until today. When I finally got up to the ridge-top field, my initial reaction was that of a kid in the candy store. So much good stuff!!

We filled my pick-up with some prime chunks that were small enough the two of us to handle. I'm going back on Friday (weather permitting) for another load. Then, if I'm real lucky, next week he will bring the tractor with a loader up to the field for a few remaining big pieces and to snake some pieces out of the woods.

My small (30' x 30') equipment shed is going to be out of floor space for a while (it was already 1/3 filled with wood) and the tractor will have to find alternate lodging!

 

[Jim Stoppleworth]

And I thought I hit the motherlode today with my score. I haven't been back to Platteville since I went to college there in the 60's. May have to visit SW Wisconsin this summer and look up your walnut stash. Maybe we can trade some wood if you're willing.

Stoppy

 

[dkulze]

Walnut crotches are sweet, Brian. And I've found walnut to be pretty stable after milling. Congrats and enjoy.

Dietrich

 

[Brian Hahn]

And I thought I hit the motherlode today with my score. I haven't been back to Platteville since I went to college there in the 60's. May have to visit SW Wisconsin this summer and look up your walnut stash. Maybe we can trade some wood if you're willing.

Stoppy

Trading is good. There are a lot of species that don't grow in my woods. I even had to "import" my previous black walnut log from my next door neighbor.