Not sure where to place this so it's going here.
I took down a black walnut last year (August or so) and cut the trunk into 16 to 20 inch long billets (some might be longer but not sure if long enough for a full rifle stock). They have been drying (off the ground and under a tarp). Going to use the majority for my wood burner next winter (2023) but I am going to cut some lengthwise into pieces to dry to use for various wood working projects. I want to cut some into 2-3" thicknesses to set aside to maybe use or trade for handgun grips. I am guessing the best would be to cut them quarter sawn to get the best figure/strength.
Thoughts?
Going towards the center the wood goes from a ligher to a very nice dark walnut color.
I'll see if I can get some pics of some of the pieces I got when felling/cutting up the tree so you can see what I'm talking about.
I took down a black walnut last year (August or so) and cut the trunk into 16 to 20 inch long billets (some might be longer but not sure if long enough for a full rifle stock). They have been drying (off the ground and under a tarp). Going to use the majority for my wood burner next winter (2023) but I am going to cut some lengthwise into pieces to dry to use for various wood working projects. I want to cut some into 2-3" thicknesses to set aside to maybe use or trade for handgun grips. I am guessing the best would be to cut them quarter sawn to get the best figure/strength.
Thoughts?
Going towards the center the wood goes from a ligher to a very nice dark walnut color.
I'll see if I can get some pics of some of the pieces I got when felling/cutting up the tree so you can see what I'm talking about.