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Osage Orange log 12" by 12' $150 worth the buy?

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Arbator177:
So I'm not selling this log but found my this post on craigslist and not sure where to post this on the forum but was wondering if an Osage orange log that's 12" by 12' long for 150 bucks is a steal. Let me know what you guys think.
(Tried to upload the picture from my phone but the file size is too large. It looks to be in very good condition though.)

Thanks!

Josh B:
I live in Osage country so take this with a grain of salt.  In log form, no way would I pay that.  $50 bucks tops.  The very best you could hope for would be eight 6' staves.  That's IF there are no hidden surprises.  With Osage there are usually many such surprises.  If it was split into staves, bark and sapwood removed and all sealed up, then and only then would i pay $150.  I hope this isn't crossing the line on the rules.  If so, I apologize.   Josh

wildman:
A lot of things to look at like end checks if it was cut awhile ago and not sealed  (checking) , worms in the wood , bark left on for awhile  which seems to draw the grubs I just mentioned , what the grain looks like (twisted, spiraled etc.) ring size, and probably some other things I am not thinking about. I'm just saying be careful not all wood is good bow wood. Some things would be hard to see from pic also.

lebhuntfish:

--- Quote from: Gun Doc on October 08, 2014, 12:23:01 am ---I live in Osage country so take this with a grain of salt.  In log form, no way would I pay that.  $50 bucks tops.  The very best you could hope for would be eight 6' staves.  That's IF there are no hidden surprises.  With Osage there are usually many such surprises.  If it was split into staves, bark and sapwood removed and all sealed up, then and only then would i pay $150.  I hope this isn't crossing the line on the rules.  If so, I apologize.   Josh

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+1

mullet:
Just don't post a link to craigslist and I think we are ok.

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