The only way to know if the wood is still good is too cut it up, I would cut it in 3" slabs. You will find out if any of the wood is "punky" (soft) The best wood would be down near the base but be prepared to dull a few chains in cutting said wood that low. If American Walnut, maybe you will find something decent, if English Walnut then you might get some nice figure. The English Walnut is a nice looking tree with a rounded shape compared to the American Walnut that is haphazard in shape and not very pretty to look at. So if you can remember what it looked like, the decision is yours. If you do decide to cut it make sure you "sticker" the wood with the same wood for the stickering if you can. Use 1"x1" sticks. Air dry for 1 year of thickness and coat ends of wood with left over paint.
Good luck.
Last edited by JDW; 11/16/08 08:54 AM.
