dave_87
Established Member
Hi all,
I have recently had a large willow tree cut down and all the logs left. There are a few pieces that are about 17"x7", id like to try my hand at turning these into solid drum shells but am unsure on how to dry them.
An article I read said logs crack due to the core being harder/denser than the rest and as that dries and shrinks it cracks the rest. So drill it out and remove the bark then leave to sit and dry.
Another thing i read said to put it in a bin liner with saw dust and replace the saw dust every few weeks.
I will be turning it down to a 14" tube about 1" thick, does anyone have any experience or tips on drying these logs?
Thanks,
Dave.
I have recently had a large willow tree cut down and all the logs left. There are a few pieces that are about 17"x7", id like to try my hand at turning these into solid drum shells but am unsure on how to dry them.
An article I read said logs crack due to the core being harder/denser than the rest and as that dries and shrinks it cracks the rest. So drill it out and remove the bark then leave to sit and dry.
Another thing i read said to put it in a bin liner with saw dust and replace the saw dust every few weeks.
I will be turning it down to a 14" tube about 1" thick, does anyone have any experience or tips on drying these logs?
Thanks,
Dave.