Thread: Almond wood

With due respect, I think an expectation of making an earn from what amounts to a problem for you is a little more than you should be expecting. Sure the wood may be useful to some, but it isn't very big is it.

I think a better approach may be to offer for someone to come and cut and collect the material. It will be no skin off your knuckles, and may pay it forward to someone else.

Just my 2c worth.

Cheers
Bevan

Pictures would certainly help. What area are you located in?

That stated, if you are thinking of making a killing, you may have to renovate your opine and just be glad if someone collects it for free or a small contribution.

I think an expectation of making an earn from what amounts to a problem for you is a little more than you should be expecting.
Cheers
Bevan[/QUOTE]

Sorry, Bevan. I was not really trying to solve a problem by profiting, as such. We have a chainsaw and could easily use the timber for firewood, but I was asking if there was any interest in it for people who are into woodwork. I am not out to make a fortune, but remembered that my uncle once had a walnut tree that was highly sought after when it fell, so was checking to see if almond was also prized by those who know and care about wood.

This seemed like a good place to start.

OK, thanks. I will put up photos. We are in the bayside area of Melbourne. Not sure why "making a killing" is implied. I was only asking about its value, and whether there would be any interest in it, as I am not a woodworker.

Without seeing the insides of the wood we can't really say what it's worth.

If its cracked or has any heart rot it's not worth anything.

If it is solid, given its not straight or regularly shaped, it's worth, at most a 6 pack or a bottle of wine.
For comparison purposes I have exchanged crack free, straight, olive wood branch pieces, >100mm x 300 mm long in very good condition for a 6 pack or a bottle of wine per 5 pieces.

After it is milled, (not just blocked up with a chainsaw which will take about 10 seconds) but accurately cut up with a bandsaw into say 25 x 25m x 300 mm pieces, it's worth a 6 pack or a bottle of wine for about half a dozen of those pieces. The value is in the milling process rather than the timber.

Apologies if any offence was taken, however many non-woodworkers appear to think that their 'special' tree is worth gazillions - and this site gets many people trying to sell the same. The reality is generally the opposite.

The tree looks good, and I am sure for the turner or carver, it would be desired.

For me, I would make boards out of it (which can be labour and time consuming) which is why I asked for your location. Whereabouts Bayside are you?

George

Thank you for taking time out and posting the pics mate...have never seen an Almond tree before so now a tad more wiser
I certainly didn't think that you were intending to make a killing ...you are entitled to know if in fact it has a worth...big or small
Do you have a bandsaw to break this log down into smaller pieces?
Surely Box/Pen makers would be interested in some of it.
Either that or chop him up for that cosy fire next winter...MM

Like any fruit or nut tree the wood is good for woodturners and sometimes carvers but can crack like a bitch. To maximise value to woodworkers it should be cut as small as practical and end grain sealed (end sealer/wax/PVA etc) immediately and stored in a cool shady position to dry.

If you want it gone I could pick it up (I have big ute and chainsaws), I am in Tooradin at present but travelling all over Melb, just PM your details. Sorry it has no value to me in it's current form but I would cut/seal/store it for someone's future use

Cheers, Mapleman. Thanks for your positivity!

No worries. Thanks for your input, George.

Thanks, Neil. I appreciate your advice. I'll have a think about what to do. Not sure at this point.