hbohnet
ArboristSite Lurker
I am new to milling and have only milled a couple of cedar logs. I have a fir tree that is coming down and would like to mill 6"x6" x 12 ft timbers. The tree is 28" at base, approx 60 ft tall and the first 30 ft is straight with no branches. Are there any considerations when milling to get the best timbers such as where the heart wood is? What is best way to dry timbers to minimize warping and how long before these timbers can be used? They will be posts for an open building. Located in BC interior so normally dry climate although I am starting to question that with the weather lately. Thanks.