GG's
	Scott replied to Joe, "The beams I got aren't worth a damn as
furniture lumber - they're full of worm holes, but I think they add a bit of
charm to bench legs (which is what I used one of the beams for)."

The old walnut beams I recently used for end tables also had some worm
holes.  I set aside the worst pieces but still wound up with some worm holes
showing in the table tops.  Suprisingly, they look great.  I allowed some
sawdust to remain in the "holes" when I was finishing the tops, and so they
are darker than the surrounding wood.  It seems to add character--visual
interest, if you will.

Anyway, my point is that I don't think worm holes in old wood precludes it
from being used in fine furniture--or even in the furniture I make.

-Gil