checking

  1. charlessenf

    Checking?

    I cut down a Walnut tree and have four very large logs. I have a fellow coming to saw them into boards. I read somewhere that one should "seal" the ends to prevent "checking." These logs have been "down" for several months. Is it too late? If not, what should I use and how should I...
    • charlessenf
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    • checking walnut logs
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Wood
  2. T

    Prevent wood Checking

    As I understand it there is a substance that you can apply to the end of freshly lumbered/sawed wood to prevent checking as it cures. Being new to this, and a poor college student, I am curious about two things. A) what is the function of this substance (and for that mater what is it) and can...
  3. R

    New guy checking on Table Saws

    I have been researching table saws for a little bit but I haven't run it by anyone. I have read alot of good about the current Ridgid TS R4511, I went to the Big Box and checked it out, needs a new fence for sure. I also thought it was cheaper than it was so that opens up alot more doors at...
  4. Takarin

    Checking in from Hubert

    Greetings all. Just thought I'd drop a quick not to introduce myself. My name's Tony, and I am a woodworker. I live in Hubert, NC (near Camp Lejeune). I'm an active-duty Marine of 17 years (retirement is close at hand!) and I work in communications. I've been into woodworking for a few...
  5. jimwill48

    Redheart Turning Squares - Worst Checking I've ever seen!

    Bought some 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 6" Readheart Turning Squares from The MAthews Woodcraft was going to use them for bottlestoppers, ect. Cut a 2" piece off one yesterday and have never seen wood check like this in my life. The wood came fully wax coated, made my cut with a bandsaw and I could watch...
    • jimwill48
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    • checking redheart squares turning worst
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Woodturning
  6. C

    Checking out for a bit

    I'm leaving for Hickory today directly after work. Then.. I'll be going to Charlotte for a week, then to the Outer Banks for a week. I'll see you guys when I get back, and let you know how the fishing was at the Outer Banks.
  7. randwool

    Checking In At The Door

    Hello to all and greetings from the Piedmont. Glad to find this site and look forward to learning some new things. I'm a hobbyist who enjoys making projects out of scrap and leftover wood lying around the shop. I also enjoy SketchUp, which stops some of the "oops" from happening in the shop.
  8. Bill Pentz

    Checking In

    Hi, Alan in Little Washington is an old Internet friend that built a cyclone from my plans then proceeded to educate me. He did a pretty good job considering what he had to start with. Anyhow, I thought I would drop in and say hello, plus give a little praise to Alan for his latest in a dust...
  9. O

    CHECKING starting new thread

    Hi, Anybody in Robeson Co. area intrested in door and drawermaking .This my first post .I won't even go into why. I have my shop geared is this geneal direction. Cold weather got me slowed. Coming off injury couple yers ago, been doing wood for 30 years. have never realy posted .well i...
    • OKIE
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    • checking starting thread
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Who We Are
  10. B

    Checking for Squareness

    Folks, look at the video:YouTube - Checking for square It is ingenious, I will start making a couple tonight! I've got some extruded aluminum left, probably better suited than wood. The device is so simple and elegant!! Bernhard
  11. L

    Just checking in

    Seems I have been missed. I spent the last several weeks helping my woodworker teacher, Larry, and his wife Judy move into a new house. That took over a week. Before they were settled in Larry and I found ourselves back in his shop working on a cherry top for a client. After two weeks of...

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