OK I know I a new at this, but!!!!

[sumterdad]

I see all over this site about stabilized wood, I know that the wood has to be dry wood to turn it properly, but what is the meaning of stabilizing wood. I know I know its silly but I cant learn if I dont ask

 

[Akula]

different ways
http://www.veddermountainhardwoods....-techniques-for-small-pieces-of-spalted-wood/

 

[sumterdad]

different ways
http://www.veddermountainhardwoods....-techniques-for-small-pieces-of-spalted-wood/

Not sure if I understand this answer

 

[Scott.tudhope]

The way it was explained to me is, when a particular wood has some voids in it you can infuse it with acrylic or resin which then stabilizes it.

 

[Crashmph]

The way it was explained to me is, when a particular wood has some voids in it you can infuse it with acrylic or resin which then stabilizes it.

Second that

 

[sumterdad]

OK I understand now. You never do quit learning

 

[Frank Nemke sr]

I stablelized a blank once,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,glued it to my counter top

 

[Fred]

Chris ... the stabilization process is not just for filling voids and cracks. The materials used to stabilize also prevent the wood from absorbing water, oils, dirt, etc.

Many people do not like the 'feel' of the wood after it has been stabilized as they say it feels like a plastic. That depends on the material used.

Also, check your profile and re-set two items .... Your signature is wrong. CHIS should be Chris, and also Isaih is mis-spelled. Should be Isaiah.