Thanks for the comments posted.
Ignorance leads to interesting results!
The oak was fairly wet when turned I mistakenly thought that with several coats of oil and wax applied immediately after turning would have slowed the drying process.
I have subsequently turned another wet oak log and this time left it in the garage, it too has suffered the same huge longitudinal splits........Hmmm so, does stressed out wood need time to chill? :lol: I think I'll leave the oak alone for a bit. :!:
CHJ, the placky bag test sounds like a real good idea, thanks for that steer. Your turnings' portfolio is truly awsome.
TTT, I don't think the UK Copper and Brass reserves are that big and I wouldn't want to create a world shortage! Now, where's my kindling axe?
I have recently acquired some "just felled" Silver Birch, would that be a more suitable species for a wet turning? Tips would be gratefully received.
As you may have guessed my wood pile is pretty young!
Bye for now.
Dicky Mint.