wormy chestnut

[bsv]

I was given a very nice pcs of this,thought I would use it as a backing, Has anyone done this?and what wood would it work with,I have black walnut, red oak,maple and cherry. Thanks Burt

[Eric Krewson]

Anything you use for backing should have the ultimate in structural integrity, don't think wormy chestnut will meet this criteria.

[Roy from Pa]

Use it for a riser. X's 2 on what Eric said.

[bsv]

Thanks Guy's that's why I asked,It"s a full 2 1/4" thick and came out of a house demo,Painted bright white trim color. I ran it through the planer to clean it up and it will make sweet risers..Thanks again Burt