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   spindle | Mar 27, 2006 03:06pm | #1

   Joe,

   I'm new to turning green wood myself, but have had good results packing the shavings around the bowl.  I also use 2 bags swapping them every day.  That gives what was the inside bag a chance to dry out some without mold forming.  I try to make sure that the bottoms and sides are the same thickness, so the dry at the same rate.  Hope this helps.

   Greg

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   dovetailjoe | Mar 27, 2006 03:52pm | #2

   thanks greg, i'll give it a go.

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   Northboundtrain | Mar 27, 2006 05:02pm | #3

   If you are planning to use an oil penetrating finish, you might try putting on the finish right away.  This will slow the drying time considerably.  This would not be a good idea with a film finish like varnish or laquer.

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   Napie | Mar 27, 2006 10:36pm | #4

   I rough turn to about 1 1/2" to 2" thick and coat with cheap paste wax.  Pack them in shavings in cardboard boxes for about four months, maybe six, (cardboard breaths).  Then out into the shop loft on open shelves with plenty of air circulation for another four to six months.  Remount and finish turning.  I have about 1200+ rough bowls in storage, (cherry, box elder, maple, walnut, ash, mulberry, apple, pear and many others), I figure I lose about 1% or less to checking.  I just keep adding to the pile when a good log comes along.