Ian Jeffcock
10-30-2011, 3:28 PM
I have been rough turning several large platters from box elder. Most are in the 24 to 26 inch range.
I am wondering what everyone's thoughts are on drying. Due to the size I have been just anchor sealing them and putting them in a cool corner of the shop, stickered on the concrete. My question is would there be any advantage to stacking or adding weight to curb the warpage as they dry, or would that create problems later. In other words should I let them move where they want to now and fix it later, or try to control the wood.
Thanks for your thoughts and suggestions.
Ian
I am wondering what everyone's thoughts are on drying. Due to the size I have been just anchor sealing them and putting them in a cool corner of the shop, stickered on the concrete. My question is would there be any advantage to stacking or adding weight to curb the warpage as they dry, or would that create problems later. In other words should I let them move where they want to now and fix it later, or try to control the wood.
Thanks for your thoughts and suggestions.
Ian