SALVAGED WOOD : 4 Tips to keep your logs from cracking

[@AshleyHarwood]

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[@davidbertrand6884]

👍🏻, we’ve had a 6’ oak tree stump in our front yard, of which I wanted to cut a tall ✝️ in it. But with health issues, I got afraid to try. The top has been covered thru winters, but the cover wasn’t that great. So, after the arborist whom trimmed my tree to a tall stump, paid me a visit last month { now 5.9.24 ) , cracks have appeared, and weather has been crazy here in Louisiana. But till I can get that end grain sealer on, I believe I’ll need to fill in the cracks with wood filler. Then after that drying process, use end sealer, and possibly add some polyurethane sealer , but only on a no wind dry day. ❣️ 🌹Thanks for the Video

[@simonsmith8610]

I have had some good results using Titebond 2 which I purchase buy the gallon at half the cost of anchorseal and use for other tasks in the shop anyway. Really enjoy your channel and thanks for being so generous with all your knowledge.

[@AshleyHarwood]

Great tip and thanks for watching!

[@AffordBindEquipment]

totally agree with all you say. I just use Titebond 1. It's a LOT cheaper than the fancy stuff made for sealing. 2 coats and I have had some walnut logs out in the rain several years and the glue stays on. And it has other uses (like you mention) , so I always have a gallon on hand.

[@magicmohammad8038]

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[@thesweetone]

If you get into resin and such you can add color to the normally "garbage" wood with cracks, or possibly take up BBQ and use them for smoking dinner. I do both, so even my failures become positives. I use my chips as filler in potting soil or straight mulch. Waste not want not. Be safe.

[@dannfreeman3706]

toilet seals are a good way to seal the ends of the wood. cheap bulk wax basically. they used to be mostly beeswax. nowadays I believe there is a bit more petroleum but still a good way to go for large service sealing.

[@nmd4332]

Love the photo with the chips everywhere! So funny. When I first started turning, I definitely let the excitement take over, and shop cleanliness was not my priority...glad to see I'm not alone! Thanks for the tips Ashley

[@AshleyHarwood]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@2011woodlands]

It helps to cut logs down the middle or quarter them to relieve stress, wood blanks for gunstocks have the end grain sealed with melted paraffin wax. some wood carvers store the piece they are working on inside a zip-lock bag with the chips that came off the piece to slow down the drying process. rule of thumb for air drying is 1" thickness per year to be stable.

[@Me-th3gj]

Not sure how KZbin knew to put this in my recommended, but I've been needing this advice. I cleared out a lot of trees when I moved to the mountains last year and was hoping to salvage some of the wood to build furniture. I had no idea how to keep the logs from splitting. Thanks for the tips!

[@davidbockel5749]

Thanks for your video! I don't like termites but I also love spalting my wood for the interesting patterns/characteristics it brings--so I usually leave it on the dirt/in the shade for several months before cutting it into blanks and moving it indoors (or into a bag). This keeps it "wet" which is easier to turn, imo, while also promoting spalting. Not everyone likes to turn like this though!

[@doylepugmire5180]

I have used about every method known to man such as epoxy, wood glue and wood dust, super glue, every type of filler such as glitter, stains, wood dust etc. that I could think of. I like a more “natural look” instead of artificial colors and wood shavings. I sometimes use colored super glue on “very fine” cracks. What I have gone to is a 50/50 mix of wood glue and very finely ground coffee grounds. It gives an enhanced more natural look to the crack. I use this on large to very large cracks. I clean out the crack, mix up my concoction and force it down into the crack using a sharp point and pressure. I let it set over night and on large cracks usually have to fill in again as it will shrink. If you have a crack that goes all the way though to the inside of the turning just use tape on the inside to create a dam. When re-turbing use a very sharp tool and go lightly. I have had very good results and comments from customers and it has a nice natural look.

[@wrenwoodstudionv]

I really needed to hear how you are managing all your wood - my shop is becoming … full! 😂

[@haunsaku5158]

Hello, I had a question. Do you have any tips on smaller wood from cracking? Maybe 1" radius, 1/4" thickness. Just a branch cut into little pucks. If the branch is completely dry, will it split after I cut it?

[@sebastiancappiello9781]

Thanks for the great information. I do not get one thing; you work the wood being green so wouldnt it crack later on since the humidity has to be released anyway, deforming your finished work?

[@heatherlyons4855]

Awesome thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge:)

[@DIYPD]

Wood lathe is my next purchase! I have some sycamore, olive and cherry sitting in my shed. Thank you Ashley for all the tips!

[@neabud]

Thanks for the timely tips. I have a couple 30+ inch sugar maples to chunk up.

[@AshleyHarwood]

Sounds like fun!

[@mrcegodepenas]

When you said rough turning, can we just do it in raw wood? Thanks

[@MisterTee2010]

I hope you don't find a lot of snakes in your wood piles 😁 Thank you for sharing. Love and God Bless 🤗🤗🤗😘😘😘

[@tonyburelle6633]

Excellent tips, and tricks, thanks for sharing

[@AshleyHarwood]

Glad you liked it!

[@stephenkeefer3436]

You are also a brilliant pianist. I wish you would include more of your playing in your videos.

[@jerrycarter3963]

Awesome video as always. Please keep them coming. Not only informative but you really do a great job of producing a really good video.

[@garymarston5338]

OMG, is that a Princess Bride coffee cup!!! Immediate like for your video, and new subscriber.

[@PBUCKY1969]

Useful advice thanks (apart from the adverts but I get it)

[@AshleyHarwood]

Glad you like it! Yeah, unfortunately we all have bills to pay!

[@crocuscreekwoodworks]

Everything in this video was beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnbrock1602]

I had a stroke about one year ago. I love turning wood, I first turned wood in 1962, in school. I always stood to work at a lathe. What do you think about sitting in a chair at a lathe to turn wood? I have seen it done an I can’t stand anymore. Thank you for your time. I remain John

[@Monuments_to_Good_Intentions]

I just got a powermatic 3520 lathe for $225 at auction this last weekend, now I have the urge to try and turn to make some money

[@johnabbott5097]

Ashley, what ever happen to the shed you were working on last year?

[@AshleyHarwood]

Filled it up with ex-boyfriends. Already planning a new one

[@neabud]

@@AshleyHarwood 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

[@tatiananaugolnykh]

Could anyone advise how to keep african Oji wood from cracking? Got a mortar and pestle and trying to preserve it. Heard it needs to be soaked but am afraid it will crack drying ???!!! Please HELP ???!!!

[@saryalabdula]

Hi Ashley, thank you for your videos, what the name of machine behind you to do wood work on it. Best regards

[@nickj2508]

Look out Martha Stewart, you have competition. I swear this lady has the personality to take over her throne.

[@AshleyHarwood]

Haha if only!

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

So your recommendation is to rough turn the blanks while still green. Then dry and finish turn?

[@AshleyHarwood]

If you want them perfectly round yes. Otherwise turn to finished thickness while wet and let them move. I have a video about that too!

[@LewisKauffman]

Thanks!

[@DubbleD69]

Hi Ashley. Love the work, and instruction you provide. Question for you.. Which filter(s) are you using in your Sundstrom? I have one, am new to running wood and can’t find a whole lot of info out there. TIA!!

[@stephanielovatt2787]

Thank you! Potentially very useful!

[@Astrogazzr]

Love your videos and information. I'm getting ready to venture into the world of harvesting wood. What make, model, and chain bar length do you recommend?

[@jackthompson5092]

Great video information Ashley.

[@danstark3341]

Do you only do natural turning? I would think that some of that cracked wood would be cool if cast with resin and then turn it.

[@AshleyHarwood]

I haven't done any castings yet

[@robertwhite7326]

Would you like to purchase my laguna 18/36 lathe only used it about 5 times before my health got worse. I took your class in April 2021, and you said you were thinking about more lathes.

[@dottyharbison7156]

Thank you Ashley.

[@uniqko]

You are so amazing

[@fredscheerle7592]

It's only an Idea that I forget most of the time, But Date the wood and variety, I have 20+ year old wood in shed now

[@Sailor_Greg]

Hi Ashley, long time subscriber and learning woodturner. I've sen you in both the 3M and the Sundstrom model - are there pros and cons to the models?

[@Grunt49]

Thank you👍❤

[@tomcoker9882]

I assume with all that abundance of nice large bowl blanks you don’t bother to core out smaller ones. Or do you? If so, what coring system do you use? Cheers, Tom

[@jeanlong5965]

Thanks for the great tips.

[@mstreich]

Are you okay? Miss your videos and interesting projects.

[@tummytub1161]

It's always nice to learn from others mistakes, that is free. I had some nice Maplewood laying around, it spalted a bit too much 😅 I also turn some what you see is what you get projects, to get rid of unused/unusable stock. Love you for sharing knowledge ❤️

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Good information.

[@LATOYABANK44]

Just Subbed 🤗 Love your content Blessings 💯

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Awesome video

[@raystaugustfla31]

Looking good young lady!

[@paulkrebs99]

Have been using either Soy wax or toilet bowl ring wax, seem to be doing OK

[@im4dabirds]

Good vid, thanks

[@wayneburnup8835]

where can we buy your tools

[@dddube12]

Excellent!!!!!

[@ulligruber1344]

Ashley the Wood Cracker 😊

[@elrrapage]

Saludos desde Colombia!!

[@AshleyHarwood]

Saludos desde Charleston!!

[@mikeblades5970]

I sure miss seeing you and your videos. Hope all is well.

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

I did enjoy the video. It's so sad when a promising piece of wood cracks. Kinda makes my brown eyes blue.

[@AshleyHarwood]

Mine too!!

[@Beehashe]

What rolls down stairs alone or in pairs? Everyone knows it’s LOG!

[@AshleyHarwood]

Hahaha

[@travisholbrook1158]

Charleston?? WV OR SC?

[@markb8954]

Good instructional video. Strange to sponsor a mattress company. Chainsaw, yes, but not a mattress.

[@dalepage5511]

Ashley, I miss your videos. I hope you are well.

[@CodlFaaic]

Váš úsměv je od srdce nebo umělý?

[@peterdalby8019]

Nispero!

[@robertwhite7326]

Would you care to purchase my laguna 18/36

[@stevenrobinson9610]

Ashley: Miss you!.... hope you are doing ok

[@josephhyland8904]

That burn pile looks like the makings of a great bonfire or wood stove fodder.

[@johnfogg7858]

If you don't mind, what do you mean by "rough turning"?

[@boooshes]

that's taking a wood blank and turning it to a "rough" size that is thicker than the final piece is going to be. This allows you to allow the rough bowl to dry over a period of time, then turn it to it's final dimensions after it has dried.

[@AshleyHarwood]

I have a video about rough turning on my chanel. You get the wood to a thicker version of the final form so that the wood can move as it dries. If it doesn't have room to move, that's when it cracks.

[@johnfogg7858]

@@AshleyHarwood THANK YOU! ****LOVE*** your work!

[@johnkeese2504]

But hearing the logs crackling in the fireplace is so romantic - why would you want to stop it? 🙄

[@slabchoob1]

👌👌

[@Fredtripod]

So you are a professional..no helmet, ear defenders, eye protection when using the chainsaw? Not good.

[@tomshahriari6602]

How about start with basic safety gear when using a chain saw. Really? Tank top and short pants? Not good.

[@gary8033]

👍👍✌️

[@user-ey5nr5ms1h]

Beautiful woman

[@evilgasman]

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[@greenstreet5287]

If there was more women like this men wouldn’t be so soft

[@rlsrls6074]

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[@jerryh990]

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[@joechina1621]

Unbelievabley gorgeous lady.

[@atuljain6497]

Useless time consuming video

[@peterhoareartist]

Ridiculous that you allowed such a massive piling up of shavings from turning in the old photogrpah-a major hint at unprofessionalism becuase of this most fundamental error of creating a FIRE HAZARD! You were lucky there was no fire at that time as it would have been extremely difficult to suppress it…

[@KpucDork]

soon as your commercial came on, I shut your video off

[@johnshaw3010]

I'll bet the number one question you get is, "What's your number?"