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Don Case

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First steps
« on: July 28, 2013, 09:57:17 pm »
Now that I have a place to ask questions I went out and got a couple of staves of Ocean Spray. They are 6' long and 1 3/8" on the big end. I've sealed the ends with acrylic paint and I'm leaving the bark on. What I need to know is do I strap them to something to try to get them to straighten out as they season? Do they need a precise caul or can I just strap them to a 4"x4" and wedge they into shape?
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Offline beetlebailey1977

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Re: First steps
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2013, 10:08:24 pm »
I can't speak for ocean spray....but I have done it with American hornbeam and persimmon.....works very well with them I know for sure.  That is being they are fresh cut.
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Offline Carson (CMB)

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Re: First steps
« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2013, 03:47:39 am »
Ocean Spray is prone to dry checking.  If not sealed really well it will check. Cut in the summer makes it more susceptible to checking.  I would suggest sealing the ends again and the strapping it down.  Also seal any knots or blemishes.  Keep it in a cool place the first month or so. 
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