Apple wood is notorius for splitting sometimes even on the lathe while
turning. I was given some a while back and the only way I got good
results was to turn to near finished size and dry in the microwave then turn
to finshed size. I still have one of the bowls I made 2 years ago and no
splits warps or cracks.

Tom
"Mark Haveman" wrote in message
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I was just given a bunch of apple wood. It is still very green and just
bucked up but not split or resawn. Anyone have any experience/advice
regarding this wood? How does it behave while drying? Best way to deal
with
it, turn it thick and let it dry, turn it an boil it, dry it solid and
then
turn?????? Any advice or comments would be appreciated. Thanks, Mark