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so I have officially joined the cult with a nice lathe upgrade. It has already made a huge difference in the enjoyment factor. Like many of you I'm sure I could turn for hours. There are days tho that I would just as soon be outside with the chainsaw. Once I start in at the log pile and have the saw running well I figure I might as well cut a stack of blanks not just one or two to turn that day. So if I do that and then band saw them into rounds what should I do to keep them from checking. Wax dip? Leave them out in the weather? Kiln?

 

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Thanks John,
I have a lot sitting in log form. I will try to get them more protected. Will also try the wax method as, like I said, if it's a good cutting day I would rather cut 10 or so rather than just the one bowl for that day.
By the way thanks for all your contributions to the forum. I have learned a lot from your posts. I got a Hercules because of you and I love it. Is there anything you think would be easier/ more efficient in the initial roughing out phases for bowls. I'm not doing much spindle work except for some tool handles an occasional light saber for my son.

 

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Looks like I have options. I'll split some and wax some, and leave a log or two whole. Have any of you tried

 

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Oops- cut that off too soon.
Have any of you tried boiling your blanks to prevent cracking as they dry?