What would you pay (or charge) for a slice of wood about three foot diameter hardwood? Son's girlfriend was asking as she would like to make a table top and one of her co-workers thinks he may be able to find such a piece on the family farm. The tree is already down and bucked up according to what she was told... I'd say not too much for one round. The only drawback is that the person knows how interested she is. The old law of supply and demand, no?
Three foot is pretty sizable, so there will be some cost. It could be quick cash for the co-worker if they reach a price agreement. I would think 30-50 tops if it was me. The better the species, the more $.
Yes, I've explained to her about the cracking, but she is set on making a table, so.... Agreed, which makes it a bit more. I was thinking she should offer 20. Can always go up, right? The fella she's talking to thinks it might be elm.
Depends on how straight he can cut! There's going to be tons of hand planing to get it close to flat. I wouldn't pay chit unless it was flat or within 1/4" of it Then there's the whole drying thing.....hope she likes cracks-lots o crack I guess its worth a case of beer to the cutter.
