Well, I got through the Holidays and found some time to take on the stump. I was a little late though, the owner had burned most of the main trunk and half of the stump but I "saved" the crotch- I think. It was pretty tough sawing which yielded 17 pieces. Someone with experience would have 20 or more. Anyway, I'll seal the ends and plane them some then put'em away til I get some experience. The easy part is done.