Winter tree carving - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Jerry_K · 12-18-2004, 01:06 PM

If weather permits, is it better to carve woodspirits in trees in the winter when sap is not flowing? Or, does that have any effect on it one way or another? Does season of the year have anything at all to do with the desirability of carving on a tree?

Jerry, Hartwell, GA

12-18-2004, 03:03 PM

Yeh...the warmer the better! lol

big_Wayne_P · 12-18-2004, 03:40 PM

Hey Dave ? for you

how did you get to stay a senior member when the board changed
Whe i signed in it accepted my name and password but sent me back to junior member status with no postings

12-18-2004, 07:12 PM

Jerry,
There is less chance of infection getting in in the winter but as soon as the warmer weather comes around the bugs will be able to get in. Certainly the sap doesnt run in the winter but it is impossible to seal the tree because the sealer wont dry just freeze or stay sticky. I would recommend carving in the summer it is much more comfortable and your fingers dont freeze. This way you can seal the tree as soon as its done. Make sure that you dont cut the bark all the way around the tree as to interupt the sap flow and dont go too deep with your woodspirit. Think of it as if it were yourself if you cut yourself and it isnt too deep you can put a bandaid on it and it will heal. If you cut yourself deep it will require stitches and a greater chance of infection. Also make sure it is a mature tree.Hope this has helped
Colin

12-18-2004, 09:48 PM

Have no idea Wayne, must be my winning ways, my bright smile......and that one BIG tooth! lol

Jerry_K · 12-19-2004, 10:39 AM

Thanks Colin. I appreciate the information.

Jerry

big_Wayne_P · 12-19-2004, 04:39 PM

LOL

A mature tree with a bandaid

and Hi Ho with that 1 big tooth

Just-me · 12-20-2004, 02:03 AM

Wow you are carving into a live tree.
What kind of sealer is best?
I have used plain old spray paint when pruning.
I would think linseed oil would not freeze.

12-18-2004, 01:06 PM	#1
Jerry_K Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hartwell, GA Posts: 10	Winter tree carving If weather permits, is it better to carve woodspirits in trees in the winter when sap is not flowing? Or, does that have any effect on it one way or another? Does season of the year have anything at all to do with the desirability of carving on a tree? Jerry, Hartwell, GA __________________ Jerry ><<({{{'>

12-18-2004, 03:03 PM	#2
Hi_Ho_Sliver Guest Posts: n/a	saps flowing Yeh...the warmer the better! lol

12-18-2004, 03:40 PM	#3
big_Wayne_P Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 132	Hey Dave ? for you how did you get to stay a senior member when the board changed Whe i signed in it accepted my name and password but sent me back to junior member status with no postings __________________ Wayne P keep on whittling keep your knife sharp http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HouseOfWoodCarving/

12-18-2004, 07:12 PM	#4
colin_partridge Guest Posts: n/a	Winter Tree Carving Jerry, There is less chance of infection getting in in the winter but as soon as the warmer weather comes around the bugs will be able to get in. Certainly the sap doesnt run in the winter but it is impossible to seal the tree because the sealer wont dry just freeze or stay sticky. I would recommend carving in the summer it is much more comfortable and your fingers dont freeze. This way you can seal the tree as soon as its done. Make sure that you dont cut the bark all the way around the tree as to interupt the sap flow and dont go too deep with your woodspirit. Think of it as if it were yourself if you cut yourself and it isnt too deep you can put a bandaid on it and it will heal. If you cut yourself deep it will require stitches and a greater chance of infection. Also make sure it is a mature tree.Hope this has helped Colin

12-19-2004, 10:39 AM	#6
Jerry_K Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hartwell, GA Posts: 10	Thanks Colin. I appreciate the information. Jerry __________________ Jerry ><<({{{'>

12-18-2004, 09:48 PM	#5
Hi_Ho_Sliver Guest Posts: n/a	Have no idea Wayne, must be my winning ways, my bright smile......and that one BIG tooth! lol

12-19-2004, 04:39 PM	#7
big_Wayne_P Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 132	LOL A mature tree with a bandaid and Hi Ho with that 1 big tooth __________________ Wayne P keep on whittling keep your knife sharp http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HouseOfWoodCarving/

12-20-2004, 02:03 AM	#8
Just-me Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 13	Wow you are carving into a live tree. What kind of sealer is best? I have used plain old spray paint when pruning. I would think linseed oil would not freeze.

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