I hope I am posting to the right area here? Last years I had to have 2 trees removed from my front yard and some wood still sits and I found this piece of spalted and brought it into the shop. I am still sad about the lose of these trees. I am thinking of making something to keep to make it not so bad but How do I dry it? Do I cut it up first or do I leave it like it is? I know nothing about this. I have a few more pieces that I am going to use too if you all can tell me how to use it or rather what I need to do before I use it. Thanks The pictures so it and th jointer is reference to size.