Is this checking going to be a problem?

[Ernie Hobbs]

if you have enough wood that you can spare that section, I'd cut it off. But, if you don't have that flexibility, try to put it in a place that you won't see it. If you decide to fill it, think about how your finish/color will react with whatever you use.

[Ron Citerone]

if you have enough wood that you can spare that section, I'd cut it off. But, if you don't have that flexibility, try to put it in a place that you won't see it. If you decide to fill it, think about how your finish/color will react with whatever you use.

I agree with Ernie on this.

[andy bessette]

Cut that part off and use it for firewood.