Got several pieces, as much as I can store. Yes, even though recently cut, there were spider cracks on the ends. Will seal with Anchorseal tomorrow when it's a bit cooler. Had some big pieces but unable to lift them. Wife didn't even try.
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Bradford pear as mentioned before
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Not saying this is the "best" method, but I always cut away any existing cracks before sealing. Store in the shade. Also, I find thicker Anchorseal better than what comes out of the bottle. Since it's just wax and water (and surfactant), thicken by evaporating some of the water. I pour some in a plastic coffee can then leave the lid off for a day or so. Seals better that way.
The late, great other John Jordan, famous woodturner, said he tries to get the whole log even if he has to pay to have it delivered. Sets it off the ground in the shade. Never sealed the end. When he wanted to turn something he'd cut 6" off the end, though it away, cut his blank, then take in inside and turn immediately. He was famous for his hollow forms, turned, then carved.
Another way to preserve logs is by "ponding", submerging in clean water - can preserve indefinitely. Small logs can be put in a 55gal drum. A variation is to set one end in a pan of water and cover or seal and cover the top end. Water will preserve the wood better than almost anything, although in hot temperatures the water may need changing often. A longer-term way is to dip the ends of logs in hot paraffin but that's a pain if the log is heavy and requires the right heater to avoid a fire. And a bunch of paraffin.
JKJ, thanks for the suggestions. Will be stored in my storage building. As for ponding, lack of space is the issue.