I have got to start keeping my camera handy.
The local tree service guy called today and said he had a poplar for me if I wanted it. He bucked it to 17' and when I pulled up I was shocked. The small end measures 24" and the but is 32"
As if that was not enough of a sweet deal for the day, the power company guy who I cut for regulary asked if we could cut the WRC he dropped off last week. I told him sure, come on out.
He brought 5 of his 7 kids and we had a ball. I couldnt cut fast enough to keep those kids busy
Got done with his Cedar and I asked him if were going to cut the rest of his poles and he turned and said, "those are your poles".
There in that pile was five 35 foot long Southern Yellow Pine and only the first 8 feet of them are treated. They measured 10" on the small end!
Dont know if any of you have cut into some SYP T-poles or not but I am hear to tell you they make some beutiful lumber! I clearly now have enough construction lumber to complete my 40x80 shop/office/apartment!