Sealing the end grain should be done to a fresh cut. If the log is 13
inches in diameter, the log sections should be cut 15 inches or more in
length. The ends always check some, so when you go to turn the bowls,
trim off the ends, and then make the bowl blank. Also, cut the logs
down the pith (center) There is always some checking off the pith.
Store it covered, out of the wind, and out of the sun. If storing it on
the ground, I always place one end on the ground, and cover the other
end with damp shavings. Check out rec. woodturning.
robo hippy