I cut and split a full pickup load of ancient black walnut today in anticipation of the norther that’s supposed to arrive about midnight. I should have taken some pictures as it was beautiful wood, nearly purple and very wavy. It has been standing dead since forever, three trunks from 14” to 20” in diameter off the same stump. Stump is burly and knotty as can be, probably 24”x 42” oval shape it would make a wild coffee table. I’m having a cold beer by the warm stove to rest my splitting muscles right now.
