Carving 101

[randyg]

I usually make sawlogs, or fire wood, or just chip up everything else. Couple months ago I cut this ash around 36" dia. and the butt piece is about 5' long with 2 stubs on one end from codom leaders. Well one day I saw a bench in there so I've got it about half out now and here's my question. Once I get that bench free from the log, and all smoothed out, what can I seal it with to keep it nice outside year around? OK Last question: Barks seems nice and tight now, but is there a way to treat it to stay on, or should I peel it off?

1st REAL carving...

 

[john taliaferro]

pictures then peal the bark most of the critters will be their. then some spar varnish or polly.

 

[mweba]

Where in Iowa?