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bearbowman

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Stave sealing question
« on: April 13, 2009, 02:56:54 pm »
I aquired some ash. I split it and got 5 usable staves out of it. I don't have time to do much with them right now. I have them stored in my garage off of the ground. I sealed the ends and backs with titebond II.

Is this a good way to store/ season them?
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Offline sailordad

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Re: Stave sealing question
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2009, 03:21:42 pm »
yup,are they laying flat or standing?
i would lay them flat,that way the rh is equal down the length of the stave and it should dry evenly
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bearbowman

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Re: Stave sealing question
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2009, 03:35:38 pm »
Yes they are laying acoss saw horses with the back facing up.
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Offline Hillbilly

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Re: Stave sealing question
« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2009, 04:29:42 pm »
TB works for sealing, but so does cheapo Elmer's glue or spray shellac-much cheaper than TBIII.
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Re: Stave sealing question
« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2009, 11:38:45 pm »
Watch the unsupported center of the staves.  As with any lumber, you may develope a sag.  More work straightening later.  Good luck with the Ash.
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Offline Pappy

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Re: Stave sealing question
« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2009, 05:50:25 am »
Sounds good to me,that should be OK. :)
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Offline Dean Marlow

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Re: Stave sealing question
« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2009, 12:20:35 pm »
If you are going to leave the bark on Ash you better spray them with some kind of insecticide. Worms will eat it up if you don't. Dean
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