Tim Brooks
12-10-2007, 10:04 AM
Score! My boss just brought me a nice chunk of spalted water oak and oh my goodness does this thing have some figure to it! The hair on my neck stood straight up when he opened the box. :eek: I will try to post some pictures tonight when I get home.
My question is this: The tree was originally downed back in February '07. It has been sitting on the ground since then. He cut the large knot off the trunk this past weekend. Do I have to wait any longer before I use it? It is my guess that if I have to wait to use it, I must seal it but I would love to cut some of it up now and use it for some Christmas gifts. What should I do? I don't want it to split once I turn it.
My question is this: The tree was originally downed back in February '07. It has been sitting on the ground since then. He cut the large knot off the trunk this past weekend. Do I have to wait any longer before I use it? It is my guess that if I have to wait to use it, I must seal it but I would love to cut some of it up now and use it for some Christmas gifts. What should I do? I don't want it to split once I turn it.