Mulberry lumber?

Last year I cut down a Mulberry. I saved the trunk because it was about 6' long and had several wyes in it that might make for some interesting grain. The closest mill I can find is about an hour away and their phone is disconnected so they may be out of business.

1) Anyone know someone with a small mill in or around Pittsburgh PA that would be willing to do such a small project?

2) Is Mulberry a worthwhile wood to use as lumber, or is it kinda boring? I looked through some images and some of it is amazing but most is vanilla.

This guy is not local to you, but obviously does that kind of work. If the GRM hive mind doesn't come up with a local name, call him up and see if he knows someone in your area:
http://www.maizeguitars.com/

It is a beautiful golden yellow color. Do something with it.

I was thinking about a dash panel in the 66 bonneville, or maybe finding someone with a lathe and turning a salad bowl set.

I used to have access to a portable bandsaw limber mill, but not any more.

What is the diameter? For just a few slabs, it's not that hard to re-saw on a decent large vertical bandsaw (I've got a 20").

I've also done it with a chainsaw, but it takes some effort with a sander and/or planer. (I'm very good with a chainsaw- timber framed joinery experience, but you can usually find someone local who can do it)

Diameter is about 28". My biggest problem is that it probably weighs 1500 lbs.

I posted on CL. We'll see what turns up.

I see an old sawmill rig at old tractor shows here in Michigan. They hook it up to the PTO of a tractor and put on demonstrations. I would wager that your area has some similar type events. Also a chainsaw sawmill can make darn nice lumber.

curtis73 wrote: I was thinking about a dash panel in the 66 bonneville, or maybe finding someone with a lathe and turning a salad bowl set.

Ooh! I like that plan

Keep the cuttings. Great for a charcoal grill, better than apple or hickory.

I saw two guys cutting a redwood slab using a chainsaw. They used an aluminum ladder to provide a straight edge and used wedges to prevent the wood from squeezing the blade. They cut slow. Don't know if this helps or not.

For some reason, people in my 'hood have been cutting down huge beautiful mature trees. There's been a good many pines which I can sorta see because there's so many (I have 5 in my yard alone) but the hardwoods... anyway, someone on the next block up cut a HUGE oak tree out. They now have two 'cuts' from the tree, probably 40" in diameter, that are seasoning next to the house. I have to admit they'll make neat tables.

curtis73 wrote: I posted on CL. We'll see what turns up.

You might have to try a couple counties east of you. Somerset PA sawmills

Curmudgeon wrote: For some reason, people in my 'hood have been cutting down huge beautiful mature trees. There's been a good many pines which I can sorta see because there's so many (I have 5 in my yard alone) but the hardwoods... anyway, someone on the next block up cut a HUGE oak tree out. They now have two 'cuts' from the tree, probably 40" in diameter, that are seasoning next to the house. I have to admit they'll make neat tables.

I've got two walnuts in the front yard I'd LOVE to get rid of ... nothing will grow worth-a-E36 M3 under them ...

1 is only ~ 12" dia. the other is ~24" in dia .. wondering if either are worth anything