Tree fell down, I cut it up, Is it any good?

[Will Hon]

This fell down on our property about 2 months ago, I finally had the time to go make some slices. Its some kind of Oak and thats all I know... I was thinking about hauling it off to have it milled up if it was any good. :confused: Its a pretty big tree, about 50'+ to the first V and about 20' after that. Anyone know if it would mill up alright, and someone told me Oak can get a fungus in it that ruins it for doing woodwork. As always, everyones help is appreciated.

-Will

[Cody Colston]

If the diameter is big enough for quarter-sawing it might be worthwhile. Flat-sawn Oak is inexpensive enough that it really isn't cost-effective unless the tree holds special significance.

[Will Hon]

I took it to a local sawmill, they said it was no good for woodworking, "water oak"... damn

[Steve Clardy]

Yea. Water oak is for firewood.

I milled one up some years back, and the grain in each board separated within days

[Gary Lange]

Just get you some Briskets, some Pork Shoulders and some Baby Back Ribs and use that Oak in the smoker so it don't go to waste.