On Sun, 05 Mar 2006 23:08:47 -0500, Locutus opined:

Currently rehabing a house (about 70 yrs old), and I just tore out the
cellar steps. The boards are oak and 2x8 (actual size) and about 40" long.
They are rough sawn. Over the years I have thrown many boards such as these
away, but since I am now starting to get into woodworking I am wondering if
these boards are worth saving?

They are completely worthless. They are possibly toxic, too. Probably
full of noxious fungi. Send them to me and I'll dispose of them for
you, for free.

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