Reply by Barbara Gill

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#1 posted 09-27-2011 09:59 PM

While it is true that some branches have tension wood it has been my experience that some Walnut branches do not. Or at least don’t have enough to throw them away. If they are large and if the wood appears to be highly figured, I would take the chance.

-- Barbara

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