Hi there,
I've been reading with interest on the forums for a little while but this is my first post. Whilst I have been woodworking for a while, I only started milling my own timber recently using a chainsaw mill. I have made some good lengths of jacaranda, gum and callistemon. The only problem is I know nothing about drying the wood, seasoning I believe is the correct term, and some nice pieces I had planned for furniture have been left riddled with cracks, cupping and twist. I have been doing some reading online but I'd be grateful for any general tips, recommended books to buy or even if you can mention a blog/post which outlines tips for new players like me..
By way of background I have cut timber into planks and thicker sections and stacked them in a dry/dark/warmer area of my shed. Within weeks large cracks and twist began to form. I'd be interest is any methods used to avoid the cracking in particular.
All feedback is welcome. Thanks
Bill
I've been reading with interest on the forums for a little while but this is my first post. Whilst I have been woodworking for a while, I only started milling my own timber recently using a chainsaw mill. I have made some good lengths of jacaranda, gum and callistemon. The only problem is I know nothing about drying the wood, seasoning I believe is the correct term, and some nice pieces I had planned for furniture have been left riddled with cracks, cupping and twist. I have been doing some reading online but I'd be grateful for any general tips, recommended books to buy or even if you can mention a blog/post which outlines tips for new players like me..
By way of background I have cut timber into planks and thicker sections and stacked them in a dry/dark/warmer area of my shed. Within weeks large cracks and twist began to form. I'd be interest is any methods used to avoid the cracking in particular.
All feedback is welcome. Thanks
Bill
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