Looking for white oak

[formariz 11,987]

Looking for a couple of clear white oak slabs perhaps from those of you who have sawmills. They need to be at least 2-1/2” thick x 18” wide x 48” long an not have the pith in it. They would have to be taken  to the Show in June if possible. 

[CCW 1,293]

That's a heck of a piece of lumber.  Good luck with your search.

[ri702bill 8,316]

2 minutes ago, CCW said:

That's a heck of a piece of lumber.  Good luck with your search.

Second that!!

[Ed Kennell 38,134]

Would they have to have a couple coats of Rusto-Red to bringem to the show?    

[formariz 11,987]

4 hours ago, Ed Kennell said:

Would they have to have a couple coats of Rusto-Red to bringem to the show?    

If that is what’s necessary, Red it is. Bring them on.

[Handy Don 12,212]

Cas, I’m guessing you are specifically looking for a single slab and not a glue-up like a thick butcher block tabletop?

[Pullstart 62,834]

I have an Alaskan Chainsaw Mill.

 

Can you use any of this stuff Cas?  
 

 

[Ed Kennell 38,134]

Cas, I will be heading West on Sunday to hunt turkey on my sisters farm in the Appalachians.   My nephew has a couple sawmills and makes furniture.  If he has any white oak slabs in the size you need, I could get pictures and prices.

[formariz 11,987]

2 hours ago, Ed Kennell said:

Cas, I will be heading West on Sunday to hunt turkey on my sisters farm in the Appalachians.   My nephew has a couple sawmills and makes furniture.  If he has any white oak slabs in the size you need, I could get pictures and prices.

That would be great Ed. Someone else also has a potential lead. Much appreciated. 

[formariz 11,987]

3 hours ago, Pullstart said:

I have an Alaskan Chainsaw Mill.

 

Can you use any of this stuff Cas?  
 

 

Thank you Kevin

 Looks like there are a couple of leads being worked on. I’ll keep you in mind. What species is that split trunk on bottom?

[formariz 11,987]

3 hours ago, Handy Don said:

Cas, I’m guessing you are specifically looking for a single slab and not a glue-up like a thick butcher block tabletop?

Correct Don. Looking for a solid slab. Similar to the ones below

[Pullstart 62,834]

27 minutes ago, formariz said:

What species is that split trunk on bottom?

It sure is!    I think it’s the same oak as the top pieces, but am not sure what the top is. I just know it was oak.

[953 nut 55,189]

10 hours ago, formariz said:

Looking for a couple of clear white oak slabs perhaps from those of you who have sawmills. They need to be at least 2-1/2” thick x 18” wide x 48” long an not have the pith in it. They would have to be taken  to the Show in June if possible. 

That would make a pair of very impressive running boards.                   

When we built our house I had a few hundred board feet of whit oak sent to the saw mill. Took me a few years to use it up. One natural edge slab was used as a mantel above our gas log fireplace.

 

I love the figuring in the slab on the right. Some people see that as a defect, I see it as God's natural artistry.

Edited May 4, 2023 by 953 nut

[c-series don 8,688]

I too have a friend with a mill and will gladly check with him. There’s a good chance he has what you’re looking for. By the way I have always admired your woodworking capabilities, you my friend are a true craftsman! 

[mrc 812]

i'll second that!   true craftsman for sure.

[formariz 11,987]

I am truly humbled and appreciative by all the quick help you all are giving me. There are a couple of good leads in progress . Let’s see how it works out so I don’t waste everybody’s time. Thank you so very much everyone. It’s something that is nearly impossible to come by around here. Many thanks everyone.

[Ed Kennell 38,134]

Cas, do you want the slabs kiln dried?   If so what moisture %?     Or do you prefer green and dry it yourself?     

[formariz 11,987]

3 hours ago, Ed Kennell said:

Cas, do you want the slabs kiln dried?   If so what moisture %?     Or do you prefer green and dry it yourself?     

If they are dried better . If they are green it’s ok also. If green perhaps then 5 feet long to allow for some inevitable cracking. 

[Ed Kennell 38,134]

On 5/4/2023 at 4:02 PM, Ed Kennell said:

Cas, I will be heading West on Sunday to hunt turkey on my sisters farm in the Appalachians.   My nephew has a couple sawmills and makes furniture.  If he has any white oak slabs in the size you need, I could get pictures and prices.

Bad news Cas.   My nephew does not have any white oak.   On my way there I use rt 234 and pass the big show site.    I noticed Klingers Sawmill is just a mile west of the show site. 

You may want to check with them for WO slabs

.Klingler Family Saw Mill - Timber Harvest - Kiln Dry Lumber (theklinglerfamilysawmill.com)

 

 

 

[953 nut 55,189]

I will check with the mill that cut my oak when we built the house. They sometimes cut lumber and keep half of it as payment then sell it off. Custom cuts are no problem and they can cut up to 20" slabs. I will let you know what they can do for you.

https://www.trullforestproducts.com/sawmill.html

[formariz 11,987]

4 hours ago, Ed Kennell said:

Bad news Cas.   My nephew does not have any white oak.   On my way there I use rt 234 and pass the big show site.    I noticed Klingers Sawmill is just a mile west of the show site. 

You may want to check with them for WO slabs

.Klingler Family Saw Mill - Timber Harvest - Kiln Dry Lumber (theklinglerfamilysawmill.com)

 

 

 

That is quite ok Ed. Thank you for trying. Will check into the Mill. 

[formariz 11,987]

3 hours ago, 953 nut said:

I will check with the mill that cut my oak when we built the house. They sometimes cut lumber and keep half of it as payment then sell it off. Custom cuts are no problem and they can cut up to 20" slabs. I will let you know what they can do for you.

https://www.trullforestproducts.com/sawmill.html

Thank you Richard. Much appreciated.

[rjg854 11,360]

Sorry Caz, my guy says "no can do"

[lynnmor 7,305]

This company may be the best in my area.  I bought a few items in the past that they sawed and planed for a very fair price.  I took a quick glance at their live edge offerings and was shocked at the current prices.

[953 nut 55,189]

Sorry to say that our saw mill manager said they never get any logs larger than 12" diamiter. The larger ones go to the vernier mills.