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[westphalian]

What stops it sliding backwards?

My brute strength.

No pile on mine. It does sink 6” or more in soft woodland soil but it’s not a practical problem

The base has a convex shape to facilitate grip

[westphalian]

Stack on edge or vertically until the free water has dried to prevent sticker marks later. Then normal stacking to air or kiln dry. I would seal the ends irrespective of weather. In my experience it can be really prone to insect attack so borax or debark it as well. 
 
Can be absolutely lovely wood but it isn't very durable. Not sure how long it will last as garden furniture. 

Cheers. I know it’s not durable but I wanted to do something with it

[Khriss]

Most disappointing tree-fail video ever ! You can clearly see he knew what he was doing  - an wasn't even aiming for collapsing that wooden stunt-shed he placed there ! Pah ! k

[Khriss]

( little hint if yr going fr youtube click fr cash, mate, few exploding squirrels, some glitter n a lil dog running about delightedly -with a unicorn horn taped on its head , works wonders...... just saying )

[westphalian]

I missed the overhead cables as well and only put a dent in the grass and not the tarmac. I could do this for a living

do I seal the ends straight away or after stacking on end?

Edited January 23, 2019 by westphalian

[CDMR]

16 hours ago, westphalian said:

I missed the overhead cables as well and only put a dent in the grass and not the tarmac. I could do this for a living

do I seal the ends straight away or after stacking on end?

Straight away ideally.

[Rough Hewn]

Keep away from the elements asap.
Sycamore is susceptible to water staining.
And fresh pva is water soluble be warned!
I've made both these mistakes.
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[westphalian]

Was going to use PVA as I have some. What else? Also I always buck a good foot or two extra for “errors”. Is it just to stop ends splitting?

[Khriss]

Candlewax is good on ends, make sure you have no mice thou'k

[youcallthatbig]

or you could try this...

https://www.preservation-solutions.com/product/end-grain-sealer/