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4th January 2014, 10:16 PM #1New Member
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Christmas tree
Hi, We get a real Christmas tree every year and it's a shame to just cut it up and throw it away. Can anyone tell me if it's any good to use for either turning or pyrography or just cut into slices? Is is easy to dry out at home and what would be the best way?
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Julia
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5th January 2014, 03:33 AM #2
Yes. Very good for turning. Christmas trees typically are bred for many branches, and the remnant knots provide many random features. Somewhat messy. More discussion here: https://www.woodworkforums.com/f8/o-c...as-tree-46097/
Cheers,
JoeOf course truth is stranger than fiction.
Fiction has to make sense. - Mark Twain
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5th January 2014, 10:58 AM #4Skwair2rownd
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Had a look at your link Joe. Thanks for that!!!
Have to agree with MM!!
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5th January 2014, 10:48 PM #5New Member
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thanks Joe for posting that. I'm still new to the world of pyrography and wood turning (hubby being the self taught wood turner) so did you dry out the trunk first? if so how long? do you keep the trunk whole or do you slice it into chunks? from what i have read i know drying times depend ona few variables (diameter, species and climatic conditions) but just for an idea.
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