Storing lumber before and after milling

[K Mueller]

Currently living in Hawaii and wanting to get into milling some of our exotic woods.

If I cut down a tree should I allow the logs to cure or dry for some time or mill it green and let the slabs dry that way? It is generally in the 60-90 humidity range depending on the time of year, so I doubt they will dry or split much? Was thinking about milling them ~3” thick.

Just curious how to go about this the best way?

 

[ammoaddict]

Not sure about what exotic wood you are referring to, but here in NC it is much easier to mill green lumber and let the boards dry.

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[K Mueller]

Mainly because it’s easier to rip when green?

I am interested in milling up some Monkey Pod, Koa Wood and Mango.

Not sure about what exotic wood you are referring to, but here in NC it is much easier to mill green lumber and let the boards dry.

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[ammoaddict]

Yes, it is much easier to cut when green.

Mainly because it’s easier to rip when green?

I am interested in milling up some Monkey Pod, Koa Wood and Mango.

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