Graeme...in London wrote:
> We have had some strong winds recently in London which has brought down a
> few dead branches from a large horse chestnut tree near my home. I picked up
> a nice branch about 2 feet long by about 1 foot wide. I have a question.
>
> Upon splitting the wood up with an axe I noticed that the wood was full of
> knots. There seems to be no resin visible but is it still OK to use knotted
> wood in the smoker?
>
> Graeme
>
>

Can't answer your question, but will say 'nice score'. I buy all my
smoking wood and I do know the best woods to smoke with is, in this order

#1 hard woods
#2 free wood


Hope it works for you.

Happy Q'en,
BBQ