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Wood Dog · 09-23-2009, 03:49 PM

Hello scrollers
Yesterday we cut down an over sized lilac bush, I saved a few of the larger branches, and what I would like to know, is it too soon to turn a pen with one of the smaller branches? Do I have to let the branches dry out first?
Thanks

georgewoodie · 09-23-2009, 05:15 PM

Wood Dog:

I am sure you will get more experienced comments soon, but I would always let wood season or dry before using.

Woodie

Oldwhitehairedguy · 09-23-2009, 06:40 PM

I would let the wood dry. I have tried turning green wood for similar projects but have found when it dries out it will usaully split or warp. Just my two cents worth!

09-23-2009, 03:49 PM	#1
Wood Dog Senior member--Absolutely Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MA USA Posts: 3,451	Just cut Hello scrollers Yesterday we cut down an over sized lilac bush, I saved a few of the larger branches, and what I would like to know, is it too soon to turn a pen with one of the smaller branches? Do I have to let the branches dry out first? Thanks __________________ WD

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09-23-2009, 05:15 PM	#2
georgewoodie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 123	Wood Dog: I am sure you will get more experienced comments soon, but I would always let wood season or dry before using. Woodie

09-23-2009, 06:40 PM	#3
Oldwhitehairedguy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 10	I would let the wood dry. I have tried turning green wood for similar projects but have found when it dries out it will usaully split or warp. Just my two cents worth!