Hi all,
I got some basswood that got soaked in water for about 2-3 hours.
During a heavy rain I got a water infiltration in the basement.
Anyway, I have about 8 pieces of 8/4 about 6" wide x 10' long. Since
they were resting on the floor on their narrow edges, I got between
1/2" to 1 1/2" of water that migrated into the wood. Fortunately, the
damage seem very mild.
Question:
Should I remove this portion and use the rest or simply let it dry and
still use it? The purpose is for carving. I'm fearing some unelegant
stains.
Thanks,
Wally
You might experience some discoloration. It will be of the gray variety, in
my experience, versus the brown that you get from leaving it green in the
log too long.
Easy answer is to take the gouge and see - after drying, of course. Watch
for mildew.
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> I got some basswood that got soaked in water for about 2-3 hours.
> During a heavy rain I got a water infiltration in the basement.
> Anyway, I have about 8 pieces of 8/4 about 6" wide x 10' long. Since
> they were resting on the floor on their narrow edges, I got between
> 1/2" to 1 1/2" of water that migrated into the wood. Fortunately, the
> damage seem very mild.
> Should I remove this portion and use the rest or simply let it dry and
> still use it? The purpose is for carving. I'm fearing some unelegant
> stains.