How to season apple wood

[Fox]

I know there is a few threads about this already out there but they didn't quite answer my  questions.... I know apple checks real bad, and ive got a few pretty big apple logs that i should be able to quarter. so the ends are painted... now what? should i split them? peel the bark and seal the back? or ruff them out? whadya people think? thanks


-Fox

[Hamish]

How large are the logs?

If you take the bark off, you must reseal it with glue.

Apple checks when left in large sections.

[Corvus]

I like to rough out wood that has a tendency to check badly and then seal it for drying. Seems to be working really well for my ocean spray. They are drying fast and free of checks when I do this

[Fox]

How large are the logs?

They are about 10" so a pretty good sized log for Apple atleast.

[bownarra]

Definitely split them down.
Rough out a bow, leave the bark on if possible. Then seal very, very well, strap to a board to prevent warpage and cross your fingers!
You want to leave them somewhere shady, with little air movement and cool.
Once they have lost a decent bit of moisture, reduce to floor tiller and allow to season fully. It will take a few years. Apple is funny stuff but well seasoned it is very good.