Hi,
I am relatively new to turning and am trying to build up a stock of wood
for bowl turning. I need some advice on how to deal with green and
semi-dry wood. Specifically:
- For bowl blanks that I purchase, I usually cut out a round piece and
seal the edges. About how would it take to dry like this? If I rough out
the bowl, would it dry faster? And should I still seal the roughed-out
bowl to prevent cracking?
- For green wood cut from downed trees, can I store it in the "half-log"
shape? How should it be sealed and stored?
- What's an acceptable moisture content for final turning?
Thanks for your help!