MisterDrow Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 So I've got a big Russian Olive in the back yard of my house (I have no idea who's brilliant idea it was to plant it there). Half of it is dead so we're having it cut down. The trunk is about 12" in diameter and there's a good 6' section that is straight. I'm having the arborist leave behind a large piece of the trunk for me to have cut into slabs because I find Olive Wood to be quite beautiful. My question is, aside from putting the slabs on stickers in my garage, is there anything else i need to know in drying this out for future use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Seal the end grain. Anchor seal is commercial. Paste wax works in a pinch. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Seal the end grain. Wax or leftover exterior paint will work. If you don't have a moisture meter getting one would be smart. Another approach would be to weigh each slab and track it until the weight stabilizes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterDrow Posted August 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 47 minutes ago, wdwerker said: Seal the end grain. Wax or leftover exterior paint will work. If you don't have a moisture meter getting one would be smart. Another approach would be to weigh each slab and track it until the weight stabilizes. What do you recommend in the way of purchasing a moisture meter? I've thought for some time now I should probably get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Electrophysics has been good to me. http://www.electrophysics.on.ca/ Wagner also makes some good meters. For pin meters there are quite a few options and I'm not sure what to suggest there. I have the CT-808 and it's been quite useful to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 My moisture meter is so old that my input is not worth much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 28 minutes ago, wdwerker said: My moisture meter is so old that my input is not worth much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradseubert Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 I have been happy with my Lignomat meter. Before it I tried some of the cheap (under $50) meters from Amazon and never could get consistent results. The Lignomat is a step up but still cheaper than an Wagner or other professional level meters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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