A question to guage whether this is worth pursuing. A guy I know had a lot of trees cut down a couple years ago. The logs were cut into firewood length and left to sit. As of last summer, they were still there and free for the taking. Are they still worth it for turning, or only good for firewood now? If they are, I can check with him as to what he has left.
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David
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Go and grab some, David! Free wood is the best price available, so make the most of it (it doesn't grow on trees, you know!).
Depending on size, there is still most likely some moisture left in the wood, especially if it's been stored outside. Try to get pieces that have enough mass between the cracks to make useful blanks, either for bowls or pens, or whatever you have in mind to turn.
Don't discard a piece just because it's cracked - see how far the crack is likely to have run, then decide.
What have you got to lose - at worst, you'll end up with some firewood, which - if you don't use it - someone you know will be glad of. JMTQW
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Ray,
I wouldn't turn it. I was thinking I'd tell the turners in my area that I have some free wood, or at least I know where they can get some. Right now that wood is just sitting there AFIK.David
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