I had some dry rounds of walnut. The tree had died standing about 4
years ago. Cut down and on ground for a year. Cut into log sections 2
years ago. The round was about 20 inches in diameter, and 30 inches
long. Turned 2 weeks ago. It still moved. Drying rate to equilibrium in
the 12 to 15% moisture content, takes about 1 year per inch of
thickness. Dry wood for furniture is about 6 to 8 %. It will move some,
but not as much as fresh cut in the spring wood.
robo hippy
Mike Mac wrote:
Ok... so I have a question..

I have some DRY firewood, (bottom of the pile for 1 or 2 years). Providing
theres no serious checks or splits, no reason I can't try turning it to
final size?

Mike

"dustyone" wrote in message
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Hello,

I've been watching the Del Stubbs video, and it it, he turns green
bowls from firewood to finished bowl in one go. How does one do this
without having cracks, etc? He just puts them on the shelf after he's
done with each of them, and they look fine. I'd appreciate some wisdom
on this subject.

CB