I meant 'totEm' pole.....
I have a large pine near my house I am going to cut down before it falls on the house. I was thinking about leaving a 15' +/- pole standing and try and carve a totem pole type lawn ornament. Should I let it cure first, or carve it right away?
Then,what would you suggest to preserve it after it is done? I have 50 gal of used engine oil that would soak in and prevent rot. I know its not a 'green' strategy, but it would be recycling. My grandpa had a wagon that following the threshing machine around with tools and lubricants. Over the years it soaked up alot of spilled oil, and is preserved to this day.
I have a large pine near my house I am going to cut down before it falls on the house. I was thinking about leaving a 15' +/- pole standing and try and carve a totem pole type lawn ornament. Should I let it cure first, or carve it right away?
Then,what would you suggest to preserve it after it is done? I have 50 gal of used engine oil that would soak in and prevent rot. I know its not a 'green' strategy, but it would be recycling. My grandpa had a wagon that following the threshing machine around with tools and lubricants. Over the years it soaked up alot of spilled oil, and is preserved to this day.
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