[Woodcarver] moisture content of basswood

[J and C Lukens]

ITS THAT MUCH MOISTURE BECAUSE IT WAS AIR DRIED.....WHICH MAKES IT EASIER TO CARVE AND IS LIGHTER IN COLOR......KILN DRIED BASSWOOD IS DARKER WITH A LESS MOISTURE BUT IS HARDER  AND A LITTLE  MORE DIFFICULT TO CARVE.....MOST WOOD SUPPLIES LIKE WOODCRAFTERS STOCK KILN DRIED BECAUSE THE BUGS DONT GETTM IN WOOD....USUALLY ONLY PRIVATE SUPPLIERS CARRY AIR DRIED.....CONFUSED STILL??????.....SO AM I

JOHN (AKA MR CHIPS

SHALOM




OK...I have a question...

I have located some basswood but it is still not dry. I'm told it is now at between 16 and 20% moisture content.  What is the ideal range for carving?  I was told that I could have it kiln dried to whatever percentage I want.  Any suggestions?
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