some wood boring buddies...?

[Ted J]

I had cut up some small diameter (7 to 8 inch) logs into sections for small bowls, for practice on the lathe, a few weeks ago. I end coated them with anchor seal and covered them up a bit, and didn't pay any attention to them until I had to move them last weekend.

These limb sections were from a tree that was taken down about a month ago because it was dying. I took these up close pics.

The holes are really small, about the size or less than the lead in a pencil.
Should I add these logs to the burn pile?

 

[discounthunter]

ive had all kinds of wood bugs. if these are just for practice i wouldnt even worry about it. bug holes can actually make interesting details on wood prodjects. most of the time a light spray of a bug killers will rid you of these pests.


what kind of wood is that,looks like its got some spalting started?

 

[Ted J]

ive had all kinds of wood bugs. if these are just for practice i wouldnt even worry about it. bug holes can actually make interesting details on wood prodjects. most of the time a light spray of a bug killers will rid you of these pests.


what kind of wood is that,looks like its got some spalting started?

It's oak.
I had the sections sitting upright two layers, and there were a few days rain and it was damp.... mold and mildew. If it helps... that where the discolorations come in.

Thanks for the comment.

Ted

 

[gr8scott72]

It's oak.
I had the sections sitting upright two layers, and there were a few days rain and it was damp.... mold and mildew. If it helps... that where the discolorations come in.

Thanks for the comment.

Ted

I've got those same bugs in my oak that I've been working on.

 

[Backwood]

I am not sure about turning blanks,but for 4/4 lumber the way to kill bugs is to heat the kiln to a min of 130* for 24 hours. I guess you could build a small insulated box and heat the bowl after you turn it ? Wouldnt take many light bulbs hooked to a thermostat to heat a small box. Not sure how a bowl would react to heat ?

 

[Freehand]

I am not sure about turning blanks,but for 4/4 lumber the way to kill bugs is to heat the kiln to a min of 130* for 24 hours. I guess you could build a small insulated box and heat the bowl after you turn it ? Wouldnt take many light bulbs hooked to a thermostat to heat a small box. Not sure how a bowl would react to heat ?

It'll check like a big dog......

I like to turn as dead fresh green as possible,this causes your turning to oval (elongate with grain) and has a pleasing effect.I've had people look at my bowls and not believe it was turned.

Had alot of heartbreaking experiences turning cured wood,alot of success with the green method.and the bugs have no time to move in (a big plus)

Oak is a tough wood to start with,I've had more luck with white than red.