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<DIV>If this was a large tree, check out the growth rings, if they are nice
and tight, see if any luthier in your area might want some. spruce
is used for the tops of a lot of instruments.</DIV>
<DIV>Richard, </DIV>
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<DIV>Richard L. Rombold<BR>WIZARD WOODWORKING<BR>489 N. 32nd.
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>From:</B> <A title=mailto:sarolyn@accn.org
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, June 30, 2008 5:53 AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Woodcarver] spruce for
carving?? (chat for Sally)</DIV>
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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.
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<DIV>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.</DIV>
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<DIV>Donna, we'll get you going at Carv-Fest 08 in Faribault. We're
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<DIV>Sally <BR>
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<DIV>On Jun 29, 2008, at 7:33 PM, Merrilee Johnson wrote:</DIV>
<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">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?</BLOCKQUOTE></DIV></DIV>_______________________________________________<BR>Woodcarver
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