Hey All,
I am turning a large lidded vase out of Black Walnut. I have not separated the lid from the vase yet. However, I have been distracted with some hunny do projects and have not been able tio get back to finishing this off. I went this morning and looked at it and right where I am going to make my cut for the lid, the wood has begun to crack.
Question: If you are not going to be able to finish a piece, what do you do to protect it from drying out too fast to prevent cracks??
I have thought about taking the piece off the lathe and putting it in a bucket of water. Using a wet towel and wrapping the piece and having a plastic bag around it. What do yiou guys and Gals do??
Thanks,
Bill Wilcox