harvesting an olive tree

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I know this is probably the wrong place to post this, but I could not figure out where it would be better suited.

I just noticed an old growth olive tree that had been transplanted to a new location is not going to make it. I plan on calling the site manager to see if I can help with the removal / disposal of this eyesore (wink, wink). My question is, since this tree is semi dry where it is, it the wood inside gunna be checkered or does the cracking mostly appear on cut / unsealed wood? Since it is a dead tree, would I need to seal it as I cut it? Also, besides the dirt in the rootball, is there anything else I need to worry about when taking this tree and making it into pen blanks and sawdust? The main branches appear about 10" in diameter, but the burled base is about 30" wide. And yes, I might need help cutting this in exchange for half the wood. (It is located in Fresno, CA)
 
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Cracking should only appear after its cut, so you'll want to seal the ends asap after cutting. With any tree you always need to worry about stray pieces of metal (fence, nails, ect.) A small handheld metal detector is what I use. As a sidenote, you might want to over cut your pieces as drying wood hardly every dries to the same size or shape that you originally cut it to. Good Luck -Chip
 
DUDE!!! I'll help you!!! I'll be in Fresno the weekend after this one, I beleive thats the 19th and 20th, it's my hometown.
Every day I drive to work past dozens of old olive trees thinking to myself about asking the owners if I can "prune" them. I could probably secure a chainsaw if we need one. I probably wouldn't want half the tree either, as I'd be taking my Fiances two dressers back to Morgan hill also in the back of my trooper, but I could squeeze in a couple good peices!
 
Originally posted by RMB

DUDE!!! I'll help you!!! I'll be in Fresno the weekend after this one, I beleive thats the 19th and 20th, it's my hometown.
Every day I drive to work past dozens of old olive trees thinking to myself about asking the owners if I can "prune" them. I could probably secure a chainsaw if we need one. I probably wouldn't want half the tree either, as I'd be taking my Fiances two dressers back to Morgan hill also in the back of my trooper, but I could squeeze in a couple good peices!
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Dressers have drawers. Think about it.
 
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