JDW -

The customer bought the blank at an auction and wants me to
use it for a custom mannlicher style rifle. I can see the
punky wood in a photo he provided but have no idea how far
down it goes. I have heard that some of these blanks are
stabilized with a penetrating resin of some sort and the
"rotten" portion is used as well.

To be honest, I'm feeling a little anxious about putting
any time into this blank. Any experience with the "unspalted"
myrtle?

Dan May
www.classicgunstocks.com
www.millersingletrigger.com