"JRJohnson" wrote in message
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Unfortunately, this wood is so soft and punky that I cannot turn it. I
can tear chunks out of it with my bare hands. If it weren't so dabburned
beautiful, I would just toss it and not even consider turning it but......
James J



Some wood is beyond turning. Sounds like yours may be. If you'd like to
hedge, take some and dry it to see how well it consolidates when not
waterlogged. If it's still crumbling, you'd best think of mulch or
embedding it in acrylic for keychains.

You have to have something to start with.