I'm cutting down a walnut from the river on one of the properties I hunt. Plan to have someone else do the lathe work. I have a couple of questions. Was planning to cut into blanks for 3.5 inch pot calls.
1. What size blank to get cut (green wood/ shrinkage) for 3.5 inch pot? (4.5x4.5x1)
2. Cut into blanks or leave as a whole board and cut after moisture content is correct?
Should leave as a hole board for shrinkage and cracking
Quote from: outdoors on May 11, 2023, 08:22:59 AM
Should leave as a hole board for shrinkage and cracking
This! I'd mill to 1.5in thick. Seal the ends with anchor seal or some old latex paint. Stack it in a cool dry place, and put an electric fan on low on it. Takes a couple months, but it does dry pretty good. Get a moisture meter and write on the boards the MC.