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Rough sawn white oak

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
Last weekend I purchased fence posts at a farm auction which were standing on end in a barn. When I loaded the posts, I found that the owner, deceased woodworker/farmer, had white oak 4" x 6" x 7' rough sawn standing behind the posts. He was said to be a perfectionist with his work. we figure this wood has been in the barn for well over 15 years. Maybe as long as 25.
I am trying to get a good idea of what each piece (13.5 board ft) is worth. I am sure it is top of the grade stuff. All are perfectly straight but 1.
Should I take the bent one and have it planed so prospective buyers can see the grains better?
I am not a woodworker/artisan so I have been making many calls and checking on the internet. I have been told from $4 to $5.50 per board ft.
I am open to input.
I am in central Ohio.
 
#5 ·
How many? Wood is still a commodity. You won't sell it at HD prices. It's not top stuff if it is not riftsawn or quarter sawn. Timbers for fence posts are generally sawn as a boxed heart. Contains pith and young wood-not worth much contains forces that will cause it to cup or twist if cut to boards. As posts mill run-usually $1-2 each in upper midwest. Green ROM (run of the mill) white oak boards, no bark, no sort is worth $.75 ft. by the unit 500-1000bd.ft on the high end. This includes very little Select and would grade out mostly #2 Common or less. Use it yourself or find a party that will give you what you want for it. Call me-Bought enough bad lumber. Good luck.
 
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