What to do with a Lime tree?

[Froggy]

Hi Everyone, today my neighbours dropped off a Lime tree for me, but as I'm not a carver and don't do much turning I wondered if any of you had any ideas as to what I can do with it?

 

[Wildman]

wow what a shame we are not over this year I wish to start carving and would love some. Maybe we will visit next year in the motorhome. Might I suggest you process it into carving blocks and turning blanks for sale and set aside to season.

 

[pollys13]

Yes, good idea.

 

[ED65]

First thing to do is coat the exposed end grain ASAP with something to slow moisture loss, this will prevent a lot of cracking you might get otherwise. Melted wax is ideal for this purpose if you can spare a candle or two or a few tea lights.

Then put the wood aside to season for a couple of years and by then you might have an idea of what you'd like to use some of it for

 

[Froggy]

Thanks guys that makes sense. Wildman you're welcome to come over in the motorhome. I have plenty of space for it and will swap you some Lime for a couple of carving lessons.