[Woodcarver] Re: Log carving.

[Joe Dillett]

Hi Clive,

Taking off the bark is good to help the drying process and keep the bugs
from getting between the bark and the wood. I think I would strip the bark
clear to the ground, and below the ground and treat the soil with some bug
protection.

The only reason I see the advantage of allowing the tree to dry is that it
would be more enjoyable to work on without getting you and your tools all
sticky with sap. Waiting a while will also tell you some of the
characteristics of the tree, such as true color, areas prone to splitting
and a better look at the grain structure around the knots.

After the initial drying I would put a couple coats of good outdoor oil on
it and coat it once or twice a year to maintain it. Good outdoor oil had UV
protection with fungicides bug inhibitors. Keeping bug protection in the
soil is also part of the maintainance. Root rot is going to happen but it
may be years from now. At that point the stump may have to be cut at the
base and moved inside.


Joe Dillett
The Carving Shop
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Somonauk, IL. 60552
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From: "Clive Goss" <clive at ns.sympatico.ca>
To: "[Woodcarver]" <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2004 10:29 AM
Subject: [Woodcarver] Re: Log carving.


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Hi all,
I am in the process of carving the stump of a tree that was cut down at my
mother in laws place. The stump left behind is about 14" across by 5 ft
high, it is pine, and the other day I went down and removed the bark and was
surprised by the amount of sap oozing out of this thing, I was sticky up to
my elbows....  So I decided to leave it a while before carving it to see if
the sap stops running, or at least slows down a bit.
My question is; should I leave it for a while before carving it, or is it ok
to just have at it sap or not? All the bark is now removed down to about 3"
above ground level.

Thanks in advance.
Clive.


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