Greetings all, I have a few questions about cotton wood. I live in Alaska and my property has plenty of cotton wood trees on it just waiting for me to cut and mill them. So, question # 1. Is it worth my time and effort to cut and mill a tree or two for basic project lumber? I'm a novice and my projects will be interior shelves, decorative boxes, birdhouses etc. Question # 2. What is the best time of year to cut down a tree for lumber? I suspect winter when there is minimal sap in the wood. Question # 3. Do I need to paint the ends with something to help prevent checking? Question # 4. What questions am I failing to ask about this? Thanks for your help. Regards.
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16 years ago