iDRY Vacuum Kilns

Sponsors:

How long & best way to dry cedar log?

Started by fmjohnson, July 12, 2009, 03:23:58 PM

Previous topic - Next topic

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

fmjohnson

I just cut down an Eastern Red Cedar, approx. 18" in diam. that I would like to split and use as a mantel on my son's fireplace. What is the best way to dry it? How long? When should I remove the bark? Any other tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your input.

LeeB

Leave the bark on for a while and let it set on the ground if you want the outside to have a worm eaten look after you remove the bark. You say you're going to slit it. Do you mean that literaly or are you going to saw it? I like my mantals sawn 3 sides and live edge on the front. With size log I would shoot for 14" x 6" and get some side wood out of it. You could also get 2 half rounds, actually more like 1/3 rounds. Cedar is naturally pretty dry. Should be dry enough for your purposes in about two months.
'98 LT40HDD/Lombardini, Case 580L, Cat D4C, JD 3032 tractor, JD 5410 tractor, Husky 346, 372 and 562XP's. Stihl MS180 and MS361, 1998 and 2006 3/4 Ton 5.9 Cummins 4x4's, 1989 Dodge D100 w/ 318, and a 1966 Chevy C60 w/ dump bed.

fmjohnson


Thank You Sponsors!