Rummage Day

[Dalboy]

Well had a trip out today and went for a rummage in a wood pile and returned with a little pile of wood. This consisted of a mixed bag Walnut, Cherry, Yew, Hawthorne, Elm, and one he thought was Maple. The slabs are 18" ones for scale

 

[CHJ]

You do like to indulge yourself

All looks worth the effort, hope it converts as good as it promises,

Is it fresh harvested or is it some way down the seasoning curve?

 

[Dalboy]

You do like to indulge yourself

All looks worth the effort, hope it converts as good as it promises,

Is it fresh harvested or is it some way down the seasoning curve?

The Elm has been stored in a barn and when chainsawn through is coming away as if bone dry the rest is unknown but the cherry and Hawthorne are cutting as if they are recent felled. Have not tried the walnut, Yew or Maple?

Will have to stick the moisture meter onto them

Just popped out the walnut is at 11% and 18%, the cherry is 25% and the Hawthorne is 29% Yew 11% and a piece of Sycamore 18% (which I forgot about) the Elm on a freshly cut surface is down to 10% and the Maple is 15%

 

[CHJ]

Looks like only two challenges there then, both do take a long time to dry down unless slabbed.

 

[Dalboy]

Have already started and sealed the two plus the Elm. The rest will be done tomorrow