On Sun, 5 Mar 2006 23:08:47 -0500, "Locutus"
wrote:

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?



Get a metal detector (Wizard Wand) to check for any stray nails before
you use the wood. Old wood that shows no decay is good.