red cedar log resawing question

[brian89gp]

One of my coworkers has a very large aromatic red cedar log I have expressed interest in for the purpose of resawing it. The bottom looks to be a little bit over 2' in diameter and is 16-20' of mostly straight trunk. What sizes of slabs should I resaw this down into? I have no immediate use for it so it is likely to sit for a few years but don't want to pass up on the opportunity.

 

[Applesister]

I would find a wood forum for that question. Ive come across a few but dont remember offhand.
That sounds like a nice sized cedar.
Or call the closest sawmill.
I have 2 close friends who own Wood Mizers and I have no clue what they rough cut at.

 

[gzecc]

It really depends on the final product you want. The first cuts will be rough cuts. Just make sure they are thick enough for final planing. Add 50% to the final thickness as a gauge.