Terry Achey
08-21-2009, 7:17 PM
I need advice. I recently bought 5 pieces of some really nicely figured sugar maple at an auction held at a local sawmill. The pieces are about 2 1/2" thick 12" wide and 5 ft long. The wood meters over 30% moisture and is obvioulsy still green. I coated the ends with anchorseal and stored them on my lumber rack in the shop. After a few days I noticed small piles of sawdust (powder beetles?) with tiny bore holes. So, I always understood that the way to get rid of bugs was to kiln dry. I called the sawmill and the guy tells me that you should not kiln dry these boards becasue they are too thick and will split. He told me to coat the boards with laquer to kill the bugs.
So, I don't doubt that sealing the boards will kill the bugs, but how will the wood air dry if it is sealed? :confused:
Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions?
Terry
So, I don't doubt that sealing the boards will kill the bugs, but how will the wood air dry if it is sealed? :confused:
Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions?
Terry