[Woodcarver] spruce for carving?? (chat for Sally)

[Sally Nye]

Merrilee, the sooner you can get the log bucked-up the better  
(especially this time of year).  You can run a hose on the log to  
keep it moist and also keep it in the shade.  That will buy you some  
time.  Get the blanks from the rounds, place them in a pot of water &  
simmer about 1-2 hrs.  Then you can store them in plastic bags in the  
freezer.

Over time, the wood can get a bit rubbery in the freezer but it is  
still workable.  As with anything, the more skilled you are at  
riving, the more you will compensate for that condition.  Thawing the  
wood by using hot water can help.

Donna, we'll get you going at Carv-Fest 08 in Faribault.  We're  
looking forward to it.
Best
Sally
http://www.FanCarversWorld.com



On Jun 29, 2008, at 7:33 PM, Merrilee Johnson wrote:

> Opps, I forgot to ask another question Sally!  Can't you freeze the  

> wood to make it last longer?  If this is true how soon does it have  

> to be done and how long can you store it before using?

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