Anyone cut their own wood?

[DeepCalls2Deep]

So my family is fortunate enough to own several acres here in beautiful east Texas. However, the threat of being "bought out" by a mining company is very real and could happen very soon.

Though this is the "piney woods", and the land has been logged before, there are still a few VERY nice old trees left. Most notably are a few black walnuts, a few maples, and some cedar.

After discussing the issue with my father, he has given me free reign to cut whatever trees I want, specifically for music wood.

So, my question is, as anyone cut their own wood?

Or, can anyone give me some info on what exactly I am looking for? I am flying blind on this, as I have zero knowledge on what to do (except I can cut down a tree like a pro )

So, when the tree is down, what do I do?

[DeepCalls2Deep]

bumpy bump

[Tony G]

You might have better luck posting this in the luthiers forum.

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f57/

[MAJOR METAL]

I havent but it sounds really awesome !

[dave_p]

getting the tree down is a small part of it.

you gave to get it down in such a way that it doesnt crack or split when it hits the ground, or barberchair at the base.

you have to cure it while minimizing end checking, or potential borer infestation

you have to find a mill, and make sure there are no surprises in the logs, like metal of any kind.

you have to get it to the mill, decide on quarter sawing or slab cutting or both

with walnut and maple, in the end all you have is a lot of necks.

cheaper to call warmoth.

[Foamy]

I did this once with a colleague's felled walnut tree. It was a monumental pain in the butt. However, 3 years later, I think I ahve a few blanks ready for working.