Joe Penney
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Hi Folks;
I got some green wood, two pieces about 24" accross and 12" high. I cut out the pithe, and chunked it into about 8 usable pieces with my chain saw. But it is very wet, freshly harvested tree. I should be able to get 4 large bowls, 12"diaX9"high. and 6 smaller ones 6" dia X 4" high. My question is once I ruff them out in the next couple of days, seal the outside with End Check, wrap with paper, how long will they be drying Before I can finish the Turning and finish the bowls. Just a general rule of thumb is what I am looking for. Oh yes, I plan on ruffing the smaller pieces to 1\2" thickness and the larger ones to 3\4" thickness.
All advise is welcomed and needed. I have not tryied to dry anything like this before.
Thanks
Joe
I got some green wood, two pieces about 24" accross and 12" high. I cut out the pithe, and chunked it into about 8 usable pieces with my chain saw. But it is very wet, freshly harvested tree. I should be able to get 4 large bowls, 12"diaX9"high. and 6 smaller ones 6" dia X 4" high. My question is once I ruff them out in the next couple of days, seal the outside with End Check, wrap with paper, how long will they be drying Before I can finish the Turning and finish the bowls. Just a general rule of thumb is what I am looking for. Oh yes, I plan on ruffing the smaller pieces to 1\2" thickness and the larger ones to 3\4" thickness.
All advise is welcomed and needed. I have not tryied to dry anything like this before.
Thanks
Joe