re: Pen boxes

Thanks Dave, I've got some T&T somewhere.

I have a lifetime supply of the RO, an invasive species in the bosque so there is always plenty to cut. I've settled for <12" that I can resaw but typically I'll just use the chain saw for the initial split.
Cracking is common, I just use old exterior house paint to seal the ends (planked out at 2" thick) and I get a fairly good yield. I love the look of the quarter sawn, but flat tends to crack less IME.

I tried splitting, but most grow in a slight twist so resawing gets tricky.