I have what is believed to be a Norfolk Pine. It is in Southern California and I am going to have it cut down. I was just wondering if the wood from the tree is worth anything. If so, what are preferrable sizes to cut the sections. The tree is approximately 55-70 feet tall and is probably more than 24" diameter trunk at the base. Does anyone have any guidance? Anybody in Southern California area interested in buying the wood?
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Norfolk Pine worth anything?
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It is most definitely worth having. The special think about Norfolk island pine is that all the limbs come out in the same plane. Many turners make excellent use of this and make some specaticular pieces.
Steve Worcester
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You mght want to look at websites by Kelly Dunn and Ron Kent, both from Hawaii.
http://www.jkellydunn.com/
http://www.ronkent.com/
http://www.jkellydunn.com/
http://www.ronkent.com/
Don't listen to these guys... It's not worth a thing... I'll be down in a few days to take it all off your hands... 😀
Just kidding... That's too long a drive in any case.
Just kidding... That's too long a drive in any case.
Hey Fletch,
Norfolk pine is highly sought after and wonderful stuff. Can't get it without buying it on the east coast.
In addition to the above mentioned ring of branches, which will give it a beautiful star pattern when turned, it also spalts quickly, giving it striking black streaks. Share the tree with your nearest turning club and I'm sure you'll have many thanks and returned favors.
Dietrich
Norfolk pine is highly sought after and wonderful stuff. Can't get it without buying it on the east coast.
In addition to the above mentioned ring of branches, which will give it a beautiful star pattern when turned, it also spalts quickly, giving it striking black streaks. Share the tree with your nearest turning club and I'm sure you'll have many thanks and returned favors.
Dietrich
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If you want to "harvest" some of the trunk for both turning stock and lumber, I have a portable bandsaw mill. I am in Yorba Linda. If you just want turning stock, a chainsaw is all that is required (have that too). This assumes that you are hiring a professional to fell the tree.
Norfolk Island Pine in S. CA.
It's great wood -- where are you located? I am in Santa Monica and would be happy to buy a few large pieces if you are close by. Big logs keep the best but for easy handling I recomend cutting logs about 6" longer than the dia. So the 24" base logs would be 30" long, and 12" dia. would be 18" long, etc. I would cut it with the branch levels located about in the middle of the log's length. It should be sealed on the cut ends with wood sealer or use whatever you have handy, even paint is better than nothing. If you keep it around, keep the logs in the shade and out of the wind. Steven
It's great wood -- where are you located? I am in Santa Monica and would be happy to buy a few large pieces if you are close by. Big logs keep the best but for easy handling I recomend cutting logs about 6" longer than the dia. So the 24" base logs would be 30" long, and 12" dia. would be 18" long, etc. I would cut it with the branch levels located about in the middle of the log's length. It should be sealed on the cut ends with wood sealer or use whatever you have handy, even paint is better than nothing. If you keep it around, keep the logs in the shade and out of the wind. Steven