New to carving, wood sealing drying question. BIG logs. - Tiki Carving

T TikimanScott Member Virginia, USA Joined: Nov 04, 2004 Posts: 12	T TikimanScott Posted posted on Sat, Nov 27, 2004 4:23 PM I think the faster the log dries, the more likely to crack. Also, real sappy wood like pines and maple will crack easier. Direct sunlight or dry air from indoor heating seems to make them split. actually, I am only going on experience with storing firewood, but same difference. I know that improper pruning of a tree by removing too much foilage can cause sunscald, in which the trunk or branch will crack or split. I found Olympic makes an outdoor clear waterproof sealer with linseed oil and poly, it's for decks and stuff.

I think the faster the log dries, the more likely to crack. Also, real sappy wood like pines and maple will crack easier. Direct sunlight or dry air from indoor heating seems to make them split. actually, I am only going on experience with storing firewood, but same difference. I know that improper pruning of a tree by removing too much foilage can cause sunscald, in which the trunk or branch will crack or split.
I found Olympic makes an outdoor clear waterproof sealer with linseed oil and poly, it's for decks and stuff.

Post #127605 by TikimanScott on Sat, Nov 27, 2004 4:23 PM