Dec 26
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Is there a way to treat a slice of A silver maple tree to do some wood working projects?
Posted on Friday, December 26, 2008 in Decorating & Remodeling
edrita1960@verizon.net asked:
want to work with a freshly cut silver maple tree. pieces approx 12 to 14 inches diameter and 2 to 4 inches thick. any hints on how to prepare the surface and finish same?
want to work with a freshly cut silver maple tree. pieces approx 12 to 14 inches diameter and 2 to 4 inches thick. any hints on how to prepare the surface and finish same?
Dec 24
How do I prepare a brunch freeshlycut of Walnut so I can use the wood for a project?
Posted on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 in Botany
Luis M asked:
This is a branh aprox 9 inches diameter 4 feet long ,burk still on it ,should I cut it in the midlle to start drying proses?
This is a branh aprox 9 inches diameter 4 feet long ,burk still on it ,should I cut it in the midlle to start drying proses?
Dec 7
What native woods are suitable for building a rustic log-type stair-railing? Use downed wood from storm?
Posted on Sunday, December 7, 2008 in Do It Yourself (DIY)
red_rose_rancher asked:
Recent Ice storm created an abundance of downed branches ranging in the right size- 2″- 8″ in diameter- and I want to build a fence type handrail system for my stairway and top of stairwell with top and bottom rails with smaller vertical “sticks” between. I would prefer not having the bark on the wood and am prepared to draw it off. I am very handy, built the stairs myself, and patient.
Recent Ice storm created an abundance of downed branches ranging in the right size- 2″- 8″ in diameter- and I want to build a fence type handrail system for my stairway and top of stairwell with top and bottom rails with smaller vertical “sticks” between. I would prefer not having the bark on the wood and am prepared to draw it off. I am very handy, built the stairs myself, and patient.
Is this downed wood OK to use- do i need to wait until it is dry for shrinkage before carving off the ends? let dry first?
I have access to LOTS of ornamental silver leaf maple- is it too soft? Also sassafrass, red cedar, and limited amounts of black walnut. I could mix and match.
Please any wood workers who know their woods help me with selecting and preparing the right wood for my project- and also any construction tips- much to chainsaw and I dont want to cut up something I might need later. Thanks.
