Best tree to harvest

[Polly]

     i should have typed 4/5 sorry about that question i squared up a walnut cant today and sawed out six 4/5boards the seventh boadr was 4/7 i cut a 1/2 inch off leaving me another 4/5 is this what i should have done or should i have left it 4/7anyway i ended up with seven 4/5 x 10 1/4 x 8ft if i was planning on selling to make furnature for myself what other sizes should i consider i figure i will saw it up and put it away for a couple of years while i make up my mind i think i got six more logs nine ft long around 30 inches dia any advise 

[Dodgy Loner]

does anyone know anything abourt butternut

Looks similar to walnut, but lighter in color and in weight, and softer.  It can be used like any other hardwood for building furniture, but where it really shines is for carving, since it cuts so easily.

[tyb525]

Yea I bought some Butternut awhile back and made a clock out of it...it is real easy to work.