Hello everyone. First post on Sawmill Creek. Great place… I need advice on how to prepare some recently acquired spalted maple. It was cut into rounds that are around 30” diameter and 2’ or so in height. Tree was dead when felled 2 years ago and remained in someone’s back yard since then. I live less than five miles from where it was cut and am located in the Upstate of SC. The spalted wood MC is above 25%.
The tree was cut about 5 days ago. Its covered with some tarps and sitting on 4x4’s in my driveway. The plan is to cut most the rounds into quarters (because of the size, probably more than quarters) and seal the ends. They will be stored in the shop on 4x4’s. It is not climate controlled.

If I uploaded the pictures correctly, you will notice their size. In the past I’ve used latex paint with spalted pecan, but with less than desirable results. Paraffin wax might be a good option…..however, there is a lot to seal. The budget is tight…. So, how do I economically seal the ends? Bulk paraffin wax….with mineral spirits? There is mention of people using roofing cement, oil based paint…all the way up to the costly Anchor Seal.
Additionally, there is a possibility of using a piece or two for making some round live edge coffee tables.

So, I am open to all suggestions. Sealing the ends… what to do...what to not do... any and all advice is needed and greatly appreciated.

Kindest regards,

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