Sealing fresh wood to prevent checking

[Joe Scarfo]

OK....

It's Joe again from Green Bay. Thanks to everyone for their help.

I've found what may be a good source for turning wood. There's a dump area locally for people to dump wood from trees they've cut down.

I've picked up a log section that's about 28" across and about 30" tall..

Untill I've got a few other problesm worked out, I can't turn this big baby.. I need to know what am I to use to seal this so the wood doesn't dry out?

The bark is still on the trunk...

Thanks
Joe

[Mike Svoma]

I use Anchorseal for sealing end grain. Works great.

[Joe Scarfo]

Mike..

Tks.. where can I get the stuff? Woodcraft?

[Dick Strauss]

Anchorseal is my first choice as well. Old latex paint will work in a pinch though I'd recommend that you thin it before using.

[Burt Alcantara]

My local Woodcraft sells AnchorSeal. If you can get a few buddies together you could get a 55 gal drum for a lot less per ounce. However, a gallon lasts quite a while.

Burt

[Mike Svoma]

You can also order directly from www.uccoatings.com (http://www.uccoatings.com)

[Steve Schlumpf]

Joe - Woodcraft in Appleton should have it! Worse case - a few coats of latex paint will work in a pinch. Make sure there are no cracks before you seal it as those cracks will continue to grow no matter what sealer you use.

Good luck!

[Joe Scarfo]

Thanks everyone... Looks like I'll be visiting woodcraft thursday afternoon

[Allen Neighbors]

If it's as big around as it is long, it'll split, regardless of what you put on it. It might be best to cut it down the middle (thru the pith) and then anchorseal the whole thing along both faces, and end grain. It might slow the splitting some.
Just my opinion.