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  1. 4th January 2014, 10:16 PM #1
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    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?

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    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/

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    Quote Originally Posted by joe greiner View Post
    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/

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    Had a look at your link Joe. Thanks for that!!!

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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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    Quote Originally Posted by juli noonan View Post
    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.
    IIRC, it was only a few weeks after disposal, so substantially wet. Like I said, very messy. Cut into pieces about one foot long max, separate for each piece.
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