I live on the east coast of Florida and hurricane Matthew knocked over a ton of trees in my area. I have 2 nice large maples down in my yard, and just finished bucking and logging 2 of 4 large oak trees a few days ago.
I picked up an Alaskan mill to turn the logs I to boards.
I am looking at one of those Alaskan mills myself got a ranch with a small forest here willing to part with trees for some live edge furniture in exchange out of the deal. I am sure these slabs will make some good signs after they are all dry and such.