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I don't read all the posts... but this one caught my eye.
One question...
Is the tree still alive or is it a piece of a tree?
Need more input.
-dan
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If you are talking about cutting a living tree into chunks and making something out of the pieces with the bark attached, the wood has to be treated with PEG (Polyethylene Glycol-1000).(available from The Crane Creek Co. in Madison, WI.) It is a wood stabilizer and chemical seasoning agent. It preserves the molecular structure in the wood. PEG is a waxlike chemical that has to be melted and disolved in hot water then the wood is soaked a few weeks then air dried for a few more weeks before you can successfully work with it. But, be advised, the wood does not retain that "freshly cut" look. It turns dark and weathered looking. I have only worked with Live Oak so, I don't know the results of other species. Patrick Spielman wrote a very informative book in 1980 called "Working Green Wood with PEG". Hope this helps you some !!
[ October 31, 2001: Message edited by: John Smith ]
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