The poison ivy and stinging nettle have died so its nice to work in the woods again. Several dead, standing Elm trees came down in summer storms. Quite a bit is spalted, some is rotten. Is there a guideline for too far gone? Some of the interesting looking wood is quite soft. I thought the billet this Lamp came from would not stand up to turning. I have more like it and a lot that is even softer. I am trying to pick out a few good ones to dry. is there a test I can do, like ability to hold a nail or screw?
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