I sell almost all of my items at local craft show markets and events. Haven't cracked the code with online sales yet although I have a web site and Etsy. With things the way they are now all of them have cancelled until next year. So, I've slowed down final production quite a bit but want to keep my bowl blank and rough log inventory in good shape with different species. I live in the country on 4 acres so have space outside and some in my storage barn but, you can only store so much. Once I rough something out I have an inside area to put them. Putting sealed logs on pallets with a tarp is OK for a while but doesn't take long before mold, insects, etc start to be a problem. Plus I have to cover, uncover, etc based on rain, weather, etc. Uncovered under big trees for shade means they get rained on and some sun exposure. Covered with the tarp means they get very damp and moldy over time. I don't have room to put all the rough logs inside. I usually gather more than I need expecting some failure rate over time.
Any tips on storing log stock, usually cut in half with corners rounded with the chain saw, outside over time? Seal with two coats? Seal ends and faces? Just an awning for sun and rain but lets in air flow? Raised open air racks? Getting quite a bit of honey locust in a week or two so need to figure something out before I put it on the pallets with the rest of what I have out back now.
Any tips on storing log stock, usually cut in half with corners rounded with the chain saw, outside over time? Seal with two coats? Seal ends and faces? Just an awning for sun and rain but lets in air flow? Raised open air racks? Getting quite a bit of honey locust in a week or two so need to figure something out before I put it on the pallets with the rest of what I have out back now.
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