The longer the board, the more likely to warp. Never milled plum before so not sure how it seasons. Also, if it’s already seasoned it’s less likely to warp.Did some cutting boards today out of the oak. Noodled it by hand. It’s actually the piece the 171 is sitting on with the little branch in post 3. Will these warp even if dried using as a cutting board and washing off with wash cloth?View attachment 713857 View attachment 713858 View attachment 713860View attachment 713861 View attachment 713862
One other thing to think about, I like to slab at 2 1/2”, that way you can trim when necessary with a skill Saw.Ok that makes sense. Got 2 slabs so far 3” thick. Going to do 2 more and these will be the good ones I think. These are pretty much my first slabs. So I’m really green. I’m waiting for the oak branch I cut up to first setup area for them to stack on. Is it ok to stand these slabs up like in the first pic?View attachment 713911View attachment 713909 View attachment 713912View attachment 713913
Nice pieces!Thanks for the idea mr. grizz! This trunk is finished off. Pretty much nothing but couple small chunks and sawdust left. No dirty jokes nowit would be cool if the guy I got the trunk from off CL would buy a table from me when it’s ready, it was in his back yard in the city, that would be something to to guests View attachment 713965View attachment 713966 View attachment 713967
Those sat for 3 yrs, the finish is Valspar poly urethane. It’s held up better than I would have thought for a soft wood.That’s a nice counter setup! How long did you let slabs dry for? And what did you finish the wood with?
There’s a video that’s widely used on this site you need to see. Go to YouTube and type in highly valuable Black walnut it’s very entertaining.Thanks, in the future I’ll mill it next time I get my hands on some.
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