Steven Wilson
06-08-2008, 1:20 AM
I had to remove a Birch tree this spring and cut up some 1" slabs tonight. I thought about making some cooking utensils out of them and was wondering how to prep the slabs. I could;
1) seal the slabs and put them away for a couple of years to dry and then make the utensils (spoons, pasta forks, spatulas, etc).
2) rough cut the shapes out, seal them, pack in shavings for a few months and then finish them
3) finish carve the shapes, apply something to them, let them get funky for awhile, and then final sand and finish them later.
Your thoughts? I would like something that would minimize drying time and yet keep things from cracking.
1) seal the slabs and put them away for a couple of years to dry and then make the utensils (spoons, pasta forks, spatulas, etc).
2) rough cut the shapes out, seal them, pack in shavings for a few months and then finish them
3) finish carve the shapes, apply something to them, let them get funky for awhile, and then final sand and finish them later.
Your thoughts? I would like something that would minimize drying time and yet keep things from cracking.