How can you stabilize green wood after turning it on a lathe?
2015年6月10日 · I have turned a few green bowls cross grain after turning I sand them down. Then, I use a old micro wave oven to heat them up some, 1- 1 1/2 mins. at a time. then take …
dust collection - Green wood (for turning) and mold risk
2023年8月23日 · Green wood often has bark attached, and bark can house an enormous number of moulds, many of them (of course) wood-eaters. Green wood is also incredibly wet, and by …
When is the ideal time to work green wood
I used a draw knife as a froe (for lack of better option). I then made a bench hook and though between the draw knife and a plane I could get the wood fairly flat. That is where I was …
Working with Green wood - Woodworking Stack Exchange
2019年7月23日 · It looks like you are interested in working these blocks to the desired shape green, and then letting them check and split a little before stabilizing them. This is not an …
turning - Wood Stabilization on the Cheap - Woodworking Stack …
2015年12月3日 · If you're looking for some kind of cheap, homemade alternative to expensive resins, you may want to try good old wood glue thinned out with water and vinegar. Also, you …
When is it best to use kiln-dried vs. air-dried vs. green wood in a ...
Kiln dried wood is usually recommended for woodworking projects since it's more stable than green and air dried lumber. On the other hand, I've been told kiln dried wood is bad for lathe …
How can I tell if my green wood is dry enough?
2015年3月23日 · If the wood is too thin, you may actually get readings of the material behind that piece of wood, rather than for the wood itself. Metal objects in piece of wood can cause a false …
Best method for making segmented rings for wood turning?
2017年7月25日 · 1. Regardless of what you use to cut the segments, glue up half-rings, and true the half-rings (usually by sanding) before gluing them to make a full ring. Takes away any …
green wood - What is the process, from start to finish, for milling a ...
Lesson 3: Green wood is extremely heavy; make sure you have a truck and/or trailer. I was not along for that adventure but he told me about it. This size of slab from a freshly fallen tree …
What are the steps for the general hobbyist to rescue green wood …
It takes a while for green wood to age properly. Depending on the type of wood, it can be over a year to properly age. Having the wood in a warm, dry place (like a dehumidified garage or …