I have done a good bit of searching but not getting information that is helpful. I had to trim back my Mesquite and have several logs (2' Long X 8" across) that can be cut down for some small turnings.

Here in Tucson it is 109 degrees today with about 14% humidity (few clouds today) would be around 8%

My question, I put the logs into a container and filled it with water, will this keep the logs from splitting out? Seems I have read some articles about submerged logs and they are fine.

Thanks for any help.