Great uses include: marquetry, inlay, intarsia, jewelry, crafting, knife scales, etc. Boards and squares are dry and ready to use. The half logs have seasoned since 2007. Pieces may have an occasional rough edge or minor surface check. This is high quality wood! Care must be taken when working this material to prevent checks or splits. This has an almost full length check in the edge grain that is approximately a 1/4" deep. This item is being sold as-is.