This is a question particularly for anyone familiar with the dry, hot Arizona climate but anyone might have insight.
Was was recently given lots of freshly cut log sections (olivewood, and a couple others I have yet to identify). I have been busy puting on a coat of Anchor Seal (End Grain Seal) before they start checking.
I also don't have much room for storage except outside where it will all get plenty of sunshine.
Anyway, what I would like to know if I am going to run into difficulties keeping my log pile exposed to the harsh, dry kiln of a climate we have - especially when it reaches 110 degrees during the summer months - or should I seriously invest in some sort of tarp I can through over it to eep it out of direct sunlight?
I did notice that the sealer seemed to "melt" today when the day warmed up. Is this normal and is it something that I need to address?
I am still new at this aspect of the woodturning process and I don't want to loose these logs due to improper drying.
Thanks.
Was was recently given lots of freshly cut log sections (olivewood, and a couple others I have yet to identify). I have been busy puting on a coat of Anchor Seal (End Grain Seal) before they start checking.
I also don't have much room for storage except outside where it will all get plenty of sunshine.
Anyway, what I would like to know if I am going to run into difficulties keeping my log pile exposed to the harsh, dry kiln of a climate we have - especially when it reaches 110 degrees during the summer months - or should I seriously invest in some sort of tarp I can through over it to eep it out of direct sunlight?
I did notice that the sealer seemed to "melt" today when the day warmed up. Is this normal and is it something that I need to address?
I am still new at this aspect of the woodturning process and I don't want to loose these logs due to improper drying.
Thanks.