Wood for a new stock...

11echo

April 06, 2004 07:06

OK I got myself in trouble and I need help ...I think!?? I've been looking for some wood for a project rifle I want to build, and I finally found it on eBay. Problem is this is "green" wood and not dried (should have asked before I bid! *G*) But that's all water under the bridge at this point. This is still a great looking piece of wood! Now what do I do to dry this properly, so it doesn't crack or check? Can anybody help me here? THX! ...Mark

"FEAR the Goverment, that fears your ARMS"

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  MIKE WISKEY

  April 06, 2004 07:34

  A. STICK IT UP IN THE RAFTERS FOR 5/6 YEARS. B. SWEET TAKL A LUMBER PRODUCTER TO INCLUDE IT WITH HIS NEXT KILN LOAD (PROBABLY ABOUT A WEEK).

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  Hangfire

  April 06, 2004 07:55

  And before you put it up to dry be sure and coat the endgrain with some melted parrafin wax, or at least a couple of coats of latex paint. That helps prevent splitting by slowing down moisture loss so quickly from the ends.
  
  Love them Pre-64's!!!!-Bob

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  bobski

  April 06, 2004 12:36

  or put it on wet and let moss grow on it! instant camo! [:D]

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