02-17-2009, 07:32 AM
IMHE, Ohia can be used - the caveat being that the size lumber being replaced such as a 4x4 post must fit "inside" the circumference of the ohia log.
If your log has any warp or wain, it still must encompass the 4x4 as a straight line. (so those cool twisted ones can only be decorative not structural.)
If your log has any warp or wain, it still must encompass the 4x4 as a straight line. (so those cool twisted ones can only be decorative not structural.)