jerryd Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Hi and happy newyear! My wife purchased a band saw for me. Have some various tree trunks i would like to cut slices out of to scrollsaw wildlife scenes. Am wondering if anyone knows how i should prepare and or preserve the wood so the bark on outside will not fall off later. I am thinking i should let them dry a little and then apply thompsons water seal before cutting. I really do like your website. It has been very helpfull. Any info would greatly appreceiated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qlty Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 I can't help too much but I have heard of slow drying wood in a container of wood shavings or saw dust before working with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 I'm just guessing here, but I would make sure to dry it slowly. Paint the ends of the log with some latex paint. That forces all moisture to escape through the bark, which is a slow process. I think it takes a year or so to dry this way. I'd Google drying techniques that wood turners use since they often like to retain the bark for natural edge bowls. I think some species shed their bark easier than others, so that might make a difference too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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