Hello,
I wanted to get some opinions on places (local or online) to buy domestic/exotic kiln-dried spindle blanks. I have bought quite a few from the Raleigh Woodcraft, almost all fully encased in wax and most with MC above 20%. I am wanting to find a place that sells blanks that are already dry and ready to turn as I don't want to wait months/years for them to dry.
Also, for the blanks I currently have, any advice for drying them quicker? Should I remove the wax from all sides but leave some on the end grain?
I've already turned quite a few bottle stopper/openers that had MC around 20% (I didn't have a meter at the time so wasn't able to check the MC), should I fear these will crack/check in the future? I gave them away as gifts so I'm really hoping they don't end up cracking.
Any advice would be appreciated!
Jake
I wanted to get some opinions on places (local or online) to buy domestic/exotic kiln-dried spindle blanks. I have bought quite a few from the Raleigh Woodcraft, almost all fully encased in wax and most with MC above 20%. I am wanting to find a place that sells blanks that are already dry and ready to turn as I don't want to wait months/years for them to dry.
Also, for the blanks I currently have, any advice for drying them quicker? Should I remove the wax from all sides but leave some on the end grain?
I've already turned quite a few bottle stopper/openers that had MC around 20% (I didn't have a meter at the time so wasn't able to check the MC), should I fear these will crack/check in the future? I gave them away as gifts so I'm really hoping they don't end up cracking.
Any advice would be appreciated!
Jake