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  1. 20th January 2012, 06:21 AM #1
    katiewatts
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    Default Seasoning Walnut - help please!

    I have lots of walnut trees that we've (unfortunately) had to chop down, and we've picked out the best pieces for planking up.....but I'm left with lots of smaller pieces (up to 18" diameter trunks) that I'd like to season as logs to make into tree trunk style coffee tables and lamb bases (in a very rustic style!)
    But I can find very little advice about how to season it properly, please can somebody help????

    I know that if wood isn't planked it's more likely to crack, so I want to do the best job of it I can, although I do think a certain amount of cracks will add to the rustic character!

    I've read that the end of each trunk should be painted with some wax or something to paint on, which would help to reduce infestation from fungicide etc & also help reduce cracking by making it dry out more evenly. BUT I dont want to use messy wax, and I cant find out what else I should be painting it with, please can somebody help!
    I'm in the UK, so something I can source here would be really appreciated!

    Many Thanks, Katie
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  3. 20th January 2012, 11:06 AM #2
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    A few comments Katie.
    I don't know if I misunderstood you but do you really intend to dry logs up to 18 inches thick in the round. This is very thick and will take a long time to dry. It might be better if you quartered the bigger logs.
    Sealing the ends can be done with paint. The idea is to slow the drying down from the porous end-grain to the same rate as the rest of the wood.
    Thick paint should do the job, just check it from time to time and give another coat if you feel it's necessary.
    Doubtless more experienced people will give you better and/or more detailed advice.
    Walnut is beautiful wood.
    Cheers,
    Jim
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  4. 20th January 2012, 12:08 PM #3
    rustynail
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    Katie, you are going to have a long wait for 18" logs to dry. Normal air drying here in Australia we allow a year per inch thickness. Also splitting is going to be a problem if left in the round, even if the ends are sealed.
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