I've had tree removal services cut a few pieces of local wood from their jobsites for carving. These are usually pieces of large limbs or trunks .. . a foot or so in diameter. The pieces usually begin checking within a few days. Any advice for this problem? Are there species of local (southern US) woods that are more amenable to air drying with less checking?
Carving question#2: wood checking
Jun 06, 2007
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You absolutely MUST seal the end grain as soon as possible after cutting to reduce the checking. Woodcraft sells end grain sealer--which is the best. It's an wax emulsion.
I've used latex exterior paint, but it only holds up for 6 moths at most. It's better than nothing.
Old Guy
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