American Chestnut

[Cornerman]

Where I work, the building is an old mill with these huge American Chestnut beams. Because of blight, American Chestnut was virtually wiped out. I've discovered a small cache of leftover huge beams (15" x 15" x 15-20 ft!!!). Anyone out there ever make a cue with Chestnut? Pros & Cons?

Fred

 

[cuejoey]

Chestnut was great for buildings and floors ect.it was around 1900 or so they started dying..as a woodworker i would love to work with it someday..especially what is called wormy chestnut..i am not a cue maker so it will be interesting to read their comments.also you might contact Chris Hightower at www.hightowercues.com he works with all kinds of wood..IF i remember right chestnut covered alot of Georgia where he is at..good luck