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If it isn't rotted and is end sealed after cutting, it is still a roll of the dice. If the rings are not fairly circular and symmetric, chance of checking go up. If the rings are widely spaced, you run a higher risk. IMO, your best bet with Bradford is "artsy" turning where a crack isn't the end of the world.
EDIT - I didn't mean for that to sound as negative as it might. By "roll of the dice", I did not mean long shot, just that you will get more loss than with a lot of other woods.
EDIT - I didn't mean for that to sound as negative as it might. By "roll of the dice", I did not mean long shot, just that you will get more loss than with a lot of other woods.
What do you mean by end sealed? Also what is the process that I need to do for curing the wood in order to turn?
I mean like AnchorSeal on the ends. White or yellow glue diluted 1:1 or less (as in less water) with water will work in a pinch. If you cut a Bradford, or just about any fast growing ornamental, and don't seal it almost immediately it will check.
Where can AnchorSeal be found?
you can get it straight from the maker at www.uccoatings.com
Klingspor and Woodcraft does sell it. I would also check with Rick at the Woodworking Source. Both Klingspor and the Woodworking Source are regular NCWW sponsors.
There are a number or web sites that give more details on preparing green wood. Yes even though your tree is dead it is green wood. Everyone have their own ideas. A couple to check are:
http://www.customwooddesign.com/turninggreenwood-1.html
http://abesloan.com/prepare-wood-blanks.html
http://aroundthewoods.com/firewood.shtml
http://www.ehow.com/how_5988490_prepare-green-wood-turning.html
That should give you enough reading material for a week. :gar-Bi
http://www.customwooddesign.com/turninggreenwood-1.html
http://abesloan.com/prepare-wood-blanks.html
http://aroundthewoods.com/firewood.shtml
http://www.ehow.com/how_5988490_prepare-green-wood-turning.html
That should give you enough reading material for a week. :gar-Bi
Okay so from what I read on those sites so far is I can turn green wood. Which I never really thought about not being possible just didn't think about it. Once the piece is finished; bowl, pen or whatever it may by, then you can dry by placing in a brown paper bag and leaving for a few weeks-months correct? So if I read that correctly the steps are as followed.
1. Cut pieces of wood and seal with ends with a sealer, come back to logs after sitting is what I read in one of the sites, but how long do you let the wood set with the sealer on the ends when checking for checks?
2. Rough out the piece of wood for turning.
3. Turn piece of wood into a "masterpiece"
4. Dry by whatever method you choose.
5. Post pics on ncwoodworker and gloat about your "masterpiece"
Am I missing anything here or any other tips/advice?
Thanks!
1. Cut pieces of wood and seal with ends with a sealer, come back to logs after sitting is what I read in one of the sites, but how long do you let the wood set with the sealer on the ends when checking for checks?
2. Rough out the piece of wood for turning.
3. Turn piece of wood into a "masterpiece"
4. Dry by whatever method you choose.
5. Post pics on ncwoodworker and gloat about your "masterpiece"
Am I missing anything here or any other tips/advice?
Thanks!
Depending on how much the wood moves and how much you care about symmetry there might be a different 3, which is rough turning, leaving it thick, and another step after 4 to turn to final form.
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