What can I expect?

[rwoods]

Never milled, but I thought I might try to slab out a 30' by 6" table top from this 50" white oak. I don't know if it is wind twisted or has just a vine scar. Anyway, I would like learned opinions on whether or not this is this worth a shot, or I am just going to be doing a lot of work for a poor result?

Thanks, Ron

 

[Marshy]

Awesome project. Sorry, can't help you with your question. What are you milling with?

 

[BobL]

It looks twisted to me.
Dimension lumber from it could be problematic but you can still cut and use slabs from it. If you want a fine finish on the surface it will be more work than usual.

 

[rwoods]

I think it is twisted too. But didn't know if a 6" slab would be thick enough to maintain a top flat enough for a long cool rustic table for an outdoor pavilion.

Ron

PS to Marshy: McCulloch SP125C.

 

[marshall]

Sorry Ron - we are all waiting for Bob to share plans on how to build a board straightener.