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Title: Best way to prevent checking while wood drys???
Post by: Sharp Shooter on January 13, 2013, 07:50:00 PM

I have a block of Koa that is still curing, how's the best way to dry and prevent checking? I have it stored in one of my rooms in my house. consistent temp and RH. Tony

Title: Re: Best way to prevent checking while wood drys???
Post by: JkChenault on January 13, 2013, 08:16:00 PM

I like to use a product called anchor seal it is a wax grain sealer

Title: Re: Best way to prevent checking while wood drys???
Post by: kennym on January 13, 2013, 08:20:00 PM

Dip the ends in the anchor seal. Don't think you wanna coat the whole thing,eh?

Title: Re: Best way to prevent checking while wood drys???
Post by: JkChenault on January 13, 2013, 08:26:00 PM

Actually it depends on the wood some of the really active burls I coat the whole thing since in my opinion slower is better.

On most woods the ends and a few inches down the sides is enough.

Title: Re: Best way to prevent checking while wood drys???
Post by: Sharp Shooter on January 13, 2013, 08:28:00 PM

Can I buy anchor seal at Home depot, lowe's etc.?

Title: Re: Best way to prevent checking while wood drys???
Post by: JkChenault on January 13, 2013, 08:51:00 PM

I get mine at woodcraft or amazon

Title: Re: Best way to prevent checking while wood drys???
Post by: Sharp Shooter on January 13, 2013, 08:56:00 PM

Thanks guys!!Tony

Title: Re: Best way to prevent checking while wood drys???
Post by: kennym on January 13, 2013, 09:02:00 PM

I bet on burl you need to coat the whole thing!

Title: Re: Best way to prevent checking while wood drys???
Post by: Sharp Shooter on January 13, 2013, 11:01:00 PM

I'll do that Kenny, Thanks! Tony

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