Gary Zakian
Member
I have a pleasant problem I would appreciate guidance on.
I was driving down the street today and came across county tree trimmers cutting down a maple tree that was partly diseased and dangerous. I asked if I could take some of the wood they were cutting and they said yes. I got a few small crotches and five "logs" about 12" to 15" diameter and 15" - 20" long. The sap is just starting to run in Indiana, so the tree is fairly moist, but not too bad.
My question is whether (1) the wood I will use for pen making should be dried as it is right now, i.e., as I received it from the tree cutters, and then cut to size when I am ready to make the pens, or (2) I should cut it into boards or rough size strips now and dry it after it is cut.
Any guidance is appreciated.
Gary Zakian
I was driving down the street today and came across county tree trimmers cutting down a maple tree that was partly diseased and dangerous. I asked if I could take some of the wood they were cutting and they said yes. I got a few small crotches and five "logs" about 12" to 15" diameter and 15" - 20" long. The sap is just starting to run in Indiana, so the tree is fairly moist, but not too bad.
My question is whether (1) the wood I will use for pen making should be dried as it is right now, i.e., as I received it from the tree cutters, and then cut to size when I am ready to make the pens, or (2) I should cut it into boards or rough size strips now and dry it after it is cut.
Any guidance is appreciated.
Gary Zakian