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Never cut on an elm. Don’t see too many that I’m aware of (due to Dutch elm disease maybe?)

Only ash I’ve removed was 3-4yr dead. Both the limbs and trunks behaved well and didn’t let go prematurely. Never asked it deviate from its natural trajectory though.

Usually the slower growing, the more dense the wood is?

How does American beech hinge?

White oak slow, tulip poplar fast?

I get that it’s hard to pin down and lots of variables. Just a general list. I’m in the mid Atlantic region (Maryland). I figured it could be a countrywide or even worldwide thing.

Guys and gals, Just read in an old post where Cory said that river birch was some of the best hinging wood he’s experienced.I’ve milled one but never dropped one. Makes sense though seeing the ways they usually grow. This got me thinking about compiling a list of good or bad hinging wood. It...