I just picked up some short (24") pieces of Purpleleaf Plum 4"-6" diam from my father-in-law and would like to make boards out of this for some small boxes/pens/etc. I don't have a bandsaw. Do you think I could use a crosscut hand saw to saw planks, or should I just drive the 30 min to a friend with a small bandsaw?
Is this wood even worth using or would it make better firewood?
Thanks, Travis