Birch log drying time

[Risticuss]

Hi there all,

Just a quick question, how long would I have to leave 4 x 12"diameter x 12" long birch logs till they were dry enough to carve, without leaving too many cracks?

They've been out in the open for the last 7 months, but seem OK, and I just wanted to know if they need any longer in an enclosed environment (e.g. the garage or the loft)

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Simon

 

[DomValente]

Generally it's reckoned to be a year per inch so if you scribe a suare within your circle then measure a side in inches you should have your answer.

Dom

 

[Risticuss]

:shock: Oket dokey, a little longer than I was expecting but that at least clears that up.

Thanks, I think I'll go out and buy a fully dried log in the meantime, so I can carve it over the next week and save the other ones for a 30th birthday present to myself.

Simon