Cut about a 28" white oak today, has been dead on the stump for about 5 yrs. sapwood was rotten about 3" but the heartwood appeared to be extremely sound although with a number of small boreholes (worms I guess) Just out curiosity, what kind of lumber would this make if it was sawn into boards. I would think the holes etc would give it an antique, distressed look but would it be prone to excessive checking etc when it dried? It's destined to become firewood but always wonder if there would have been a higher and better use