Spalted Sycamore

[Alycidon]

I am processing timber at the moment for firewood, delivered in during 2011 quite a bit of the Sycamore has spalted nicely.

 

If I slice this into rings with the Japa of say 1 inch or less thick;

 

A, Will they subsequently split?

 

B, How do I maintain the spalted patterns?

 

Some I put aside last spring have faded almost completely.

 

Will probably be finished this batch next week then onto fresh felled.

 

Thanks

 

A

[Goaty]

If you soak them in PEG it disperses the moisture and stops the splitting or at least reduces it. This is just 1 link to show what its about https://www.preservation-solutions.com/index.php/sealgreenwood

[muttley9050]

Peg is the best option. Lots of threads explaining similar questions recently in this forum. Bread board type things was one. If you do manage to dry without splitting(pretty much impossible) You, Will haVe a weak and unstable piece of wood.

[Big Beech]

this has worked for me, on a nice Burr Oak bowl.

Boiling Green Wood to Reduce Drying Defects In Bowls and Platters

 

simon

[Beardie]

Not sure why you are cutting it into 1" rings. You'll have lost all the strength in the wood.