In article ,
(DavesVideo) wrote:

Dave said:

Unfortunately 24" isn't large enough to interest a mill... it would
yield
very little heartwood after rough milling. This doesn't preclude a home
woodworking enthusiast from using it,

Then times sure have changed. My father ran a lumber mill and we cut
mostly
maple, oak and cherry. Most logs were fron 24" to 36" but sometimes a
good
straight piece that was less than 24". I believe that we sawed then as
small as
18" and many times the smaller ones had more firm centers than the old
and
large ones.
Anyhow, I will see if I can find anyone interested in my downed
black
walnut. For years I have heard stories that a black walnut is very
valuable and
an equal nuumber about not being able to find anyone willing to remove it
for
the lumber.



Dave
http://members.tripod.com/~VideoDave

Try posting to rec.crafts.woodturning: many turners are always on the
lookout for wood of all kinds, and walnut is considered primo stuff.
There might be an individual or group in your area and I expect some
people would go a long way for free walnut.