How do I get the most $ out of a Cherry log

[crowbait]

the video mentioned it can resaw as thin as 1/16th of an inch. Sweet.
Wish it wasn't 3 phase....

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I've sawn veneer with my bandmill before... It always makes a believer out of those that say all bandmills saw wavy lumber...

Rob

 

[extraspecialman]

around here,both local sawmills have veneer buyers that stop in once a week.Youll get the most for a veneer log from a veneer buyer,rather than sawin them yourself.Logs dont have to be perfect to veneer.If the wood is clear,you can even have a big knot on 1 side,and still make a 3 sided veneer log.But most mills will stock up on veneer logs for a week or so,the veneer buyer will come in,grade the logs,and write a huge check.The only draw back here is you might have to wait a few days for your money,but its generally worth it.Not sure what cherry is bringin now,but 2 years veneer cherry was bringin over $1800 a thousand