I had some bowl blanks crack on me, the were small slabs maybe 3-4 months old, maple. I brought them into my cellar when it started to get cold, I live in southern NY. I cut out the blanks. a few weeks later they were cracked. I have some out side Know that is green how can I bring them in if i want them before winter is over, they will probably be frozen as well. thanks Mike
true but what do you do about it. my cellar is probably higher humidity because there is no circulation, but the furnace pipes keep it warm. I looked the other billets I brought in and they are cracked as well
Sounds like you brought in large piecs that you then cut into smaller pieces. Once I cut a log into blanks, I put the blanks in a plastic bag, not sealed but folded over, then rough turn them and wrap with heavy kraft paper to dry. I usually only cut enough for a couple of weeks. If the whole piece is cracking on you, try putting one in a plastic bag or closed cardboard box to slow down eavaporation.
thanks for the advice, i'll try that. They are not a total loss I can cut them up for spindle work. if the cracks are just starting should I cut them out and reseal thanks
the cracks are bigger and longer than I thought. 1 billet hasn't cracked yet.I put that in a paper bag and put that in a box. I'll turn that one soon. They should be fairly dry I cut the log up in july and it is only about 2" thick
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