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

[Donna Menke]

Me too, Sally. See you there!

 Donna Menke
http://www.woodworks-by-donna.com 
Author: The Ultimate Band Saw Box Book


----- Original Message ----

> From: Sally Nye <sarolyn at accn.org>

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> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 7:53:37 AM

> Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] spruce for carving?? (chat for Sally)

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> 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    

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> 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?