marymaycarving
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I have a problem with a project I have going on. I have been asked to carve 12 8-9" tall palmetto trees out of a log of green and very wet oak (red oak, I think). The problem is that the tree was just cut down in August. They want to use this particular log because it was the first tree cut down for their new factory - i.e. nostalgia, and therefore each of these palmetto trees will go to various VIPs in the company.
They need to be finished by January 15. I heard that there was a process of soaking green wood in anti-freeze solution and water. Has anybody done this, and how long do I need to soak it? How long does it need to dry afterwards? And what can I finish them with?
If I don't treat it with anything, what should I finish it with? I am quite sure it will begin splitting at various places as it dries, and the client is OK with that.
The wood carves wonderfully - almost like butter.
Thanks for any info. I know wood turners work with green wood often.
They need to be finished by January 15. I heard that there was a process of soaking green wood in anti-freeze solution and water. Has anybody done this, and how long do I need to soak it? How long does it need to dry afterwards? And what can I finish them with?
If I don't treat it with anything, what should I finish it with? I am quite sure it will begin splitting at various places as it dries, and the client is OK with that.
The wood carves wonderfully - almost like butter.
Thanks for any info. I know wood turners work with green wood often.