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Problems using untreated logs?

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Problems using untreated logs?

Daryl Biberdorf

>There are some logs around here (NY; lower Westchester County) from trees that were cut down some time last spring, before I moved here. Obviously, they weren't treated with Anchorseal or anything. I looked at a couple of them today, and the wood looks OK (not rotted, etc.), although there is some checking on the cut ends. Is there any chance this wood could be used for turning (if the ends were trimmed off), or has the checking already destroyed the wood's value?

Thought I'd ask before I arrange to borrow a chainsaw, etc. :)

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Glenn Hodges

>The only way I know to find out if they are ok for turning is to cut the ends off, and see how far the cracks go. If they don't go very far, turn away, and have fun.

Nashville, Georgia

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DaveZ

>They are probably "prime" and well worth cutting up. Which town are you in?

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