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I don't do much woodworking these days, except little projects here and there, so maybe this is common knowledge that just didn't make it into my brain.
I have a branch from my maple tree that I'd like to use for small things and I don't know how to dry it out.
I've seen people slice logs into large boards, and stack them up with spacers to allow air flow. My branch is maybe 4" diameter at the long end tapering down to 2". No wide boards are coming out of this, but I could see turning a couple of pens and maybe a little bowl or something.
How do I dry it out? Right now, it's just sitting on the north porch of the house, getting some afternoon sun. What if I just stood it up in a corner of my shop and ignored it for a year? Should I peel the bark off first?
Thanks,
Bob
I have a branch from my maple tree that I'd like to use for small things and I don't know how to dry it out.
I've seen people slice logs into large boards, and stack them up with spacers to allow air flow. My branch is maybe 4" diameter at the long end tapering down to 2". No wide boards are coming out of this, but I could see turning a couple of pens and maybe a little bowl or something.
How do I dry it out? Right now, it's just sitting on the north porch of the house, getting some afternoon sun. What if I just stood it up in a corner of my shop and ignored it for a year? Should I peel the bark off first?
Thanks,
Bob