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Rotted Cherry Tree salvaging.

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
On a whim I cut into a long dead on the ground cherry tree with my chain saw and was quite surprised that the 'pink' portion of the log was intact. The tree was so far gone the bark was removed by just a slight kick. Underneath the bark were grubs and blackened remains of any sapwood. I culled two sections, one at 60" and another at 40". I then split the length with the chain saw and the wood was solid pink and no hint of punky areas.

I was hoping to slab it further into 10/4 pieces and set it to dry. Has anyone experienced this? Would the wood have any 'bad' traits after it's dry in a few years? My specific plans for this wood is to make legs for a free standing cabinet in the Krenov style.
 
#2 ·
That sounds just like the cherry log I made my Arkansas Cherry coffee table from plus mine was full of carpenter ants. Really had no problems with the wood after drying in in my shop attic for only a few months.
 
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Cherry is reasonably resistant to rot compared to other woods. As long as it isn't wet, it usually doesn't rot. However, watch out for Powder Post Beetles and other insect infestations as they will set up shop in a hurry. Maple, in my experience, is the least stable of downed wood because of mold.
 
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