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To: Krowbar who wrote (65031)12/4/1999 1:13:00 AM
From: Tom Clarke  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 108807
 
That sounds like a smart thing to do. I heard a radio story awhile ago that talked about how most of the black walnut groves in this country were devastated just to make rifle stocks for WWI. It was also highly prized by European cabinet makers.

The story went on to say that if you have any walnut trees on your property, even one, to treat it with kid gloves as it is worth a hard dollar if it is pristine. Its unbelievable that what was a fairly common tree early in the century is now very scarce.



To: Krowbar who wrote (65031)12/4/1999 7:11:00 AM
From: nihil  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 108807
 
Del,

It was very common in South and Central Illinois to build with black walnut. Forest grown limb-free trunks of 20 feet or more were common. I've seen a number of houses with walnut post and beam, framing, clapboards, stair cases, and paneling. A joy to grow, and cut, and carve and touch. Lots of people grow walnut in their wood lots or rough land. It will be around, but will cost a bundle.


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