I have been given a large piece of Rowan well we think its Rowan that has just been cut down. I won't be using the wood for some time and it will be stored out side, would sealing the ends be adequate to stop it cracking.
Hi Andy,
i've sealed ends on branchwood, cut trunks in half and sealed, kept under cover, outside and even sometimes hose them down a bit. I also have a big blue barrel full of half hollowed cherry in water.
Some will and do still split.
Best chance is what Jim said, seal, cover and try and keep cool.
Regards
Pete
What do you seal the wood with Jim. I've got some green holly, chestnut and oak coming shortly.
keith
A long time ago Keith, i bought a few bags of wax in small pieces from ebay, i put them in a large old pan from the wife's kitchen (with permission of course) melted them all into a solid, now when i have some wood to seal i cut to a size where it will dip into the large pan of wax ...
I have used emulsion with good results on some large logs i had given a while back ..
Dont work the wax on the end of the logs melts of during Spring/Summer.
A long time ago Keith, i bought a few bags of wax in small pieces from ebay, i put them in a large old pan from the wife's kitchen (with permission of course) melted them all into a solid, now when i have some wood to seal i cut to a size where it will dip into the large pan of wax ...
I have used emulsion with good results on some large logs i had given a while back ..
I even tried a few small bowls and forms on the Boss's huge stock pan, i was trying the boiling ,method.
That didn't work for me either as they still cracked as did my head nearly when She came home and i had not removed the evidence in time.
'This is a kitchen not a workshop extension'
.
Pete