"Mark Russell" wrote in message
nk.net...
I am building a new house so I am going to clear a number of nice pieces
of maple, oak, and cherry. I would like to turn these into turning
blanks. how do I seal the ends/sides of the wood so it does not split
while it is waiting for me to use it?

Water emulsion wax. Commercial product called Anchorseal as well as others,
though it's remove the pith, hold the bark, coat the ends and hope.

Keep them out of the sun.

I just leave the whole log out in the shade, off the ground, and sacrifice a
bit each time I harvest a pair of blanks.