Willaim Penn Oak tree

[Kevin Bourque]

We have 2 William Penn Oak trees on the property that I live on.
These are white oaks that have been certified as being in existence when William Penn founded Pennsylvania.
One of them came crashing down last week smashing up our fence, but otherwise doing no real damage.

I have to remove it soon and I want to preserve as much wood as possible for woodworkers to use.
My question is..."how would YOU go about salvaging this tree?"

PS. I don't seem to be able to download pics.

[phil harold]

chainsaw cut to length the trunk that will fit the saw mill or your needs
paint ends to reduce checking
take to mill
saw
sticker and stack air dry 1" per year