[Woodcarver] Re: Log carving.

[Joe Dillett]

How long to wait before carving that log? I assume that it'll be still
sticking in the ground by the roots and the top is exposed to the weather.
That log would not be dry forever, minus one day, so I would only wait until
it felt day on the surface and was pleasurable to carve without getting
sticky from the sap. That may only take a month or two.

Joe Dillett
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Clive Goss" <clive at ns.sympatico.ca>
To: "[Woodcarver]" <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2004 11:58 AM
Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] Re: Log carving.


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> Hi Joe,
> Thanks for your response and advice.
> How long should I wait before carving it, I hope its not one of those wait
> 20 years for it to dry bit, 'cos I may have lost interest in it by
> then.......
> Thanks again for your help.
> Take care,
> Clive.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Joe Dillett" <jdillett at thecarvingshop.com>
> To: "[Woodcarver]" <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2004 10:45 AM
> Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] Re: Log carving.
>
>
> > > >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
> > > >645 E. LaSalle St. Suite 3
> > > >Somonauk, IL. 60552
> > > >(815) 498-9290 phone
> > > >(815) 498-9249 fax
> > > >http://www.thecarvingshop.com
> > > >jdillett at thecarvingshop.com
>
>
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