On Tue, 2 Aug 2011 07:16:50 -0700, "Paul" wrote:

"Leon" lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in message
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On 8/2/2011 2:33 AM, Paul wrote:
I bought another block of Paduk at Rocklers today, and it just had the
ends covered in wax. Just wondering how long to let it just sit to
slowly dry out and stabilize? Can't remember if I asked this question
before, so apologize if this is a repeat. Thanks.


Rule of thumb, 1 year per inch of thickness.

Wow! That's two years, that ain't gonna work. I don't know how well an
applied finish seals wood, but what's the chances of the block developing
cracks after a finish is applied? If I make something from a block, and sell
it, I certainaly don't want it developing cracks at some point.

Ask your local dealer how dry those particular blocks are.

BTW, what are you doing with these?

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