Big Black Walnut Logs

[Rick Bailey]

Well I guess I'm good to go then.
Thanks guys.

But did any one look at the pic of the log that maybe ring shake?
I'm not sure what it is or how to identify it. I know it's not good from what I've read.
Thanks for the help.

[Brice Rogers]

Rick,

When cutting logs, cut out the pith -- it will be the point where the cracks start from. Also, don't forget to do something to the endgrain - - either wax it, anchor seal it or put plastic wrap (with tape or rubber bands to hold it) on the ends. Most of the moisture leaves from the end grain - - so it will shrink faster than the rest of the log - - AND CRACK.

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Rick it is probably ring shake, but whatever you would call it, you have to cut that out, as you should not try to turn that.

Here’s some info on defects in wood logs and what they call it.

http://www.fs.fed.us/ne/newtown_squa.../ne_ah678d.pdf