pipemaker
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I would like to attempt to spalt some freshly cut Maple and Lilac branches.
Should I leave the bark on the pieces or remove it, and should I seal the ends or leave them open? The Lilac appears extremely prone to end checking.
I am going to experiment with some different methods.
Sawdust moistened with a beer/Miracle Gro mix
Damp sawdust with mushrooms
Damp sawdust with some wood that is actively spalted
Damp leaves with beer/Miracle Gro
and I will bury a few in the compost pile.
Thanks for any advice on how to prepare the green wood.
Should I leave the bark on the pieces or remove it, and should I seal the ends or leave them open? The Lilac appears extremely prone to end checking.
I am going to experiment with some different methods.
Sawdust moistened with a beer/Miracle Gro mix
Damp sawdust with mushrooms
Damp sawdust with some wood that is actively spalted
Damp leaves with beer/Miracle Gro
and I will bury a few in the compost pile.
Thanks for any advice on how to prepare the green wood.