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Different Kind of Score

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  1. Certified106

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    Scored theses two pieces of Cherry today from a friend that recently bought a portable band saw mill. I am thinking of making a bench out of the bigger piece and he said he will find me some Cherry for the legs. How long would you all let it sit before I sand and polyurethane it? It was cut last fall.

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    a year at least, 2 would be better
    And I'd paint/wax the ends ;)
     
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    Nice.
     
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    A good rule of thumb is 1 year per inch in thickness.some woods dry faster & experience less cracking,warping,twisting during that time compared to others.Black Cherry is prized for moderate shrinkage (normally) & is exceptionally stable once it is dried.
     
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