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Preserving blanks

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Preserving blanks

Susie M.

>Holy smoke! The more I read the more I find I need to learn. Wet wood...dry wood...paint the ends... turn it on it's end... let it weather...

Gees, all I have done is grab a few pieces out of the firewood pile. I have access to a lot of wood, but have never done anything to protect or enhance the wood for turning. I have walnut, hackberry, oak, osage orange, mulberry, locust,redbud, box elder, sycamore, elm and other woods. I have several large locust trees that have big burls on the sides of them. They are about 2' across and about 18-20" deep. I'm waiting until I have more knowlege and skill to tackle them.

Perhaps one of you guys knows a good reference I can link to that would talk about the different ways to preserve blanks and the different qualities, properties and characteristics of different kinds of wood.

P.S.- I appreciate all the information I have found here so far.

Thanks, Susie M.

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Turning Green Wood

John Cahall

>Here is a link to a book that I think is the best you can find about dealing with green wood and it's characteristics. http://www.cambiumbooks.com/books/turning/1-86108-089-1/

I have no tie with this source just did a Google search and found it. I have had the book for a couple years and read it over and over as a reference.

John

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#3

Try the AAW site

Bob Hackett

>It has more info than anyone needs on all things turning related to include preserving blanks and treating rough turned bowls.Prepare for a long surf as there is ALOT of info there.Hope this doesn`t confuse you even more.

If you want to go into complete overload,you can always contact the Turning Center in Philadelphia PA.Albert will be more that glad to confuse you even further.;^)

Mainely,Bob

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Bruce McElhaney Spring Lake, MI

>Suzi, fresh cut or green Logs dry unevenly, the ends dry quicker than the middle. That uneven drying causes spliting and cracking. That's fine for firewood, but not so good for turning. The thing is, it's best to avoid turning-wood with splits or cracks in it, because you don't want your wood flying apart on the lathe. Also It just looks bad to have a finished piece with a ugly crack in it. One way to help prevent uneven drying is to coat the ends with a preservative or paint. BTW, I like your name, my mother's name was Sue and my youngest daughter is Suzie M.

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John Lucas

>Susie

The more I know, the more I know I don't know.

👍 This page answered my questions

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