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  1. 19th December 2010, 05:03 PM #1
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    Hi All,

    Just wondering about storing some sections of timber and the best way to avoid checking/cracking.

    There are two small round sections of Norfolk Island Pine (I think) probably about 20-30cm long and about 30-40 in diameter.

    Do they need to be painted in order to slow the moisture loss down and avoid checking? Or will they dry okay in a corner of the shed...

    The aim is to use one as an ilsand bench/cutting station in the kitchen.

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    Simon, seal the ends immediately. The general rule of thumb is wood drys 1 inch per year + 1 year. So I would slab your sections to about 50mm to allow for movement, cupping, twisted, disco moves etc and machining after drying.
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    End seal timber (wax emulsion or paint),stack all timber on level ground out of wind and direct sunlight,then let it season for a few years.Might pay to spray pack in order to keep the borers away(homebrand surface spray works well),
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