Green Beech ?

[Anonymous]

I have been offered a load of Beech from a neighbour who has cut a tree down. It's in Log form not much more than 3'6" Dia. 12" to 20"

Is it worth my time. I have never used beech that has not been prepared. Will it be much hassle? What should I do with it if anything. If I can dry it and cut it, I can certainly use it but it's not someting I have done before.

Also I know beech is a carcinogen, how bad is it and should I just avoid Beech?

 

[Anonymous]

Hi Steve

I've tried something similar in the past with birch and it's an awful lot of trouble if you don't have some very serious cutting equipment. If there's a sawmill near you they might cut and kiln-dry it for you at a reasonable rate.

Yours

Gill

 

[Dewy]

I know this topic was started a long time ago but I got this website from the Woodworkforums in Australia. Apparently all wood dust is considered a carcinogen in Australia.
http://www.ubeaut.com.au/badwood.htm