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P Polecat Member Beaufort, NC Joined: Dec 25, 2022 Posts: 8	P Polecat Posted posted on Sat, Dec 31, 2022 2:53 PM You called it. My first three carvings are sections of an old creosote (not copper arsenate) treated power company pole they left in my field after replacing it. I carved them to live outside on the property and figured they’d last forever. I did a quick search before I started, and it seemed like from what I read the danger was more about long-term exposure. But reading your reply I did a deeper dive today. I won’t be seeking out more old power poles! It’s a shame because the natural splits and the deep chocolate brown color of those old poles really lend themselves to the aesthetic. But of course, it isn’t worth the health risk. I have some poplar and locust logs to work on next. I’m looking forward to discovering ways to stain and waterproof the natural logs AFTER they’re carved. Hopefully I can replicate the effect. Suggestions are welcome… Thank you for your concern and guidance. This is certainly one part of the value of these forums, and why I jumped on here so quickly. Happy new year to everyone. I’m off to make a round of Painkillers! [ Edited by Polecat on 2022-12-31 14:54:55 ] [ Edited by Polecat on 2022-12-31 14:58:04 ]

You called it. My first three carvings are sections of an old creosote (not copper arsenate) treated power company pole they left in my field after replacing it. I carved them to live outside on the property and figured they’d last forever. I did a quick search before I started, and it seemed like from what I read the danger was more about long-term exposure. But reading your reply I did a deeper dive today. I won’t be seeking out more old power poles!

It’s a shame because the natural splits and the deep chocolate brown color of those old poles really lend themselves to the aesthetic. But of course, it isn’t worth the health risk. I have some poplar and locust logs to work on next. I’m looking forward to discovering ways to stain and waterproof the natural logs AFTER they’re carved. Hopefully I can replicate the effect. Suggestions are welcome…

Thank you for your concern and guidance. This is certainly one part of the value of these forums, and why I jumped on here so quickly. Happy new year to everyone. I’m off to make a round of Painkillers! 73BEB4C9-5D6E-410F-B8BE-60A68E2F4A9B E154A0A3-11AE-4D55-A614-A0B89F209CEF

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Post #807122 by Polecat on Sat, Dec 31, 2022 2:53 PM