redbud potcall blanks
- Thread starter Mmartinez
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Are they flowering cherries off to the left?
I have an 8" diameter round that has been sitting in the basement 20 years and in a barn before that. Red bud can season very poorly. I bet if I milled some, it would be chalk full of checks, collapse and likely riddled with bug damage. If someone was into casting, might be an interesting outcome. My wood was a centerpiece specimen entering into the north east side of the Hub, Penn State. Came down in the ice storm of 1997.
I’ve got some green Red bud Logs, but need to look around my shop later to see if I have any dry. How many blanks are you wanting? Do you have a preferred size if green?
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Well Id need 1x4x4 dried so green, not sure. I dont need it checking.
Well, I checked my half log that was put up for 2 years and the term.is accurate. I wasn't the only thing checking. Cracked into about 2 inch wide fence rail looking pieces.
There may be a few ways to accelerate the drying and lower the chance of cracking. Microwaving with plastic wrap initially to equalize moisture loss, soaking in alcohol or boiling for an hour. You can search the forums for these terms to read more about this, or send me a private msg with your cell number if you want to discuss these drying methods over the phone.
Would this work? I cut it at least 20 years ago.
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Whats the dimensions and length. Is it less than 4in width at the bottom?
Approximately 3.75x2.75x16". I'll double check in the morning.
3.75x2.75x16.25". Has wane and sapwood. If you can use it I only ask for the actual shipping cost.
Looks like $13.25 or large flat rate box for $21.50.