Redwood and Blue Spruce

[rarefish383]

I live in MD, so when a friends next door neighbor said I could have the log from the Redwood his Dad planted many years ago, I said yes. It's a good 90 feet tall. Next to it is a big Blue Spruce, about the same height. I told him I was not interested in the BS, should I reconsider. Is the BS good for anything milled. I have Red and White Oak logs, Black Walnut and Maple logs, all stacked waiting to be milled. If the BS isn't particularly good for anything, I'll pass on it, Joe.

 

[JohnWayne]

Blues spruce, when quartersawn, is amazingly stable and great to work with, especially as a secondary wood for carcasses and frames. Plus, it's there, why not?

 

[rarefish383]

Thanks, I have to get it Tuesday morning. A friend has a band mill and I'm trying to get in touch with him. If he wants it, it's all his. He's into wood working. I want the Redwood slabs. I build slab furniture. Thanks again, Joe.

 

[Jed1124]

I sure the Redwood your getting is Dawn Redwood, not to be confused with the California Redwoods. I'm not sure how similar they are as far as wood color/quality.

 

[rarefish383]

There are several other trees that used to get planted in this area that some folks called Redwoods. I just googled Dawn Redwood and that is what it looks like. I'm getting the log Tuesday morning. I'll post pics, Joe.