There is a local saw mill that will cut me a plank of ash.
How long would it need to dry before I could use it for a stock?
How long would it need to dry before I could use it for a stock?
In the deserts of Nevada about 3 or 4 years. I the Midwest, with the humid summers, about 7 to 10 years. Kiln drying generally doesn't work well with hardwood stock blanks 2.5 to 3 inches thick.There is a local saw mill that will cut me a plank of ash.
How long would it need to dry before I could use it for a stock?
Branches are not what you want for stocks or any sort of lumber. Google reaction wood to find out what that is.I have a beautiful autumn purple ash tree seriously infested with emerald ash borers. Currently contracting with a local firm to inject it periodically with ash borer insecticide, hoping to save it. If that fails, I've got a couple of its branches eyeballed for possible rifle stock blanks. This is a very long process. I don't know. I might very well be dead before it all plays out.![]()
OK, I didn't know that. Thanks for the warning. I'll have to do my research.Branches are not what you want for stocks or any sort of lumber. Google reaction wood to find out what that is.
I am wanting to send it to you for a woodsrunner stock. I assume if I send it you will be able to tell if it is dry enough?Cut stock blanks out while it is geeen. Seal both ends with anchorseal, wood glue, paint etc. by cutting blanks you will significantly speed drying time. Allow to air dry to at least 15-20% moisture. This should only take maybe 6-9 months. Finish off drying in a kiln or a warm dry environment. An attic works well.
If you send it to us, we can dry it and make a stock. No extra charge for the drying.I am wanting to send it to you for a woodsrunner stock. I assume if I send it you will be able to tell if it is dry enough?
sweet…… i’m on itIf you send it to us, we can dry it and make a stock. No extra charge for the drying.
Is that curley ash or blade chatter on the board?