[Woodcarver] red cedar

[Sylda]

As you've all no doubt figured by now I'm not very acknowledgeable about
different kinds of wood.  Some have been talking about Red Cedar.  I know
there are several kinds of cedar.  We cut down a cedar tree (in Kansas) and
are in the process of cutting out a cedar hedge.  There is quite a bit of
"carving sized" wood in both; is it worth keeping?  How long does it take to
dry?  Can it be cut fresh?  What is the best method of drying?  So far we
have just stacked it in as large of pieces as we could cut it down in?  This
wood when freshly cut is light colored about 1/3 all the way around and then
very reddish 2/3 of the wood in the center.  What are your suggestions?
Thanks,
Sylda


On 12/1/04 6:55 AM, "Lloyd Smith" <lgsmith at worldchat.com> wrote:

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> Be careful; 60 minutes seems excessive to me. A friend filled the house
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> At 10:15 PM 11/30/2004 -0800, you wrote:
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>> Hi another way to make sure the green wood is dried
>> take n put it in a mirco wave n then let it run for 60
>> mins which should dry out the wood..
>> 
>> I carve red cedar a lot. [plus I like the way it comes
>> out
>> 
>> 
>> Bill
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>>> I have carved some wood spirits in red cedar and
>>> love
>>> the way they turned out with the variation in color.
>>> I finished the face with tru oil
>>> and one with danish oil.
>>> 
>>> Need your expert opinions on how to perserve the
>>> whole
>>> piece to prevent splitting or rotting. I am going to
>>> give them
>>> as christmas presents and it's possible they will
>>> be outside in Kentucky 4 seasons weather.
>>> 
>>> Also I have come across some catalpa logs. Can I
>>> carve
>>> this wood green? How can I tell a piece is ready
>>> for carving? They are beautiful pieces but don't
>>> want
>>> to start too early with them and ruin my find.
>>> 
>>> Thanking you in advance for your help
>>> 
>>> Candy
>>> 
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