Hi Everyone,
First, I apologize for starting a new topic that has other topics already in existence. But as I read those posts I became even more confused. An old oak tree in my neighborhood was cut down a few days ago and this morning I grabbed a few of the logs. 8"-14" inches in diameter and 24"-36" tall (and some smaller pieces). I would like to cut them up for a variety of projects such as serving plates, desk clocks, etc. I've read people suggest applying PEG, Denatured Alchol, or Anchor Seal on the ends to help to prevent splitting.
Then I read how people drill into the center of the logs, slice the logs into blanks, keep them in the basement, etc. to help with cracking.
My question is, what the heck do I do when I get home tonight? I'm confused lol. Do I get a sealant and apply it to all the ends and then let the wood dry out in my garage?, do I have to soak the logs in a chemical solution, do I need to do some other technique to help limit the amount of spitting.
Thanks for the help!
Steve