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sycamore trunk available (tree trunk)
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RE: sycamore trunk available (tree trunk)
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10 May 08
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Bill D - Sorry for the delay in answering but I have been out gigging! Use of PEG like anything depends on your needs. In this case I was advising on 'slices' thru a tree trunk. Use of PEG would prevent cracking & also retain the bark (if required) & is ideal for this use. 'really use only oil finishes since PEG is a wax material' is nonsense as there are many modern finishes which are compatible. Rustins Plastic Finish is ideal & again is perfect for a table. To describe the process as 'tedious & slow' is to misrepresent as to season (stabilise) wood can take years as stated above. PEG takes days! Also for your information, 25yrs ago I treated freshly cut cherry logs with PEG. From the logs I made goblets & fruit bowls & they have not 'moved'. The treatment took about 10days & was done to prevent any danger of checking which is a possibility when turning green wood & then drying. Like any other 'tool' it has limitations but I suggest if you have not tried it then give it a go. You will find it useful.
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