It does cost in time though!

This Sycamore was tight & straight grained - so I was able to thickness it green, albeit 6mm oversize, to allow for warping.

It dries quicker when thinner & beetles find it harder to burrow into a smooth surface. 

Hope that helps.

When it stops losing weight, there's no need to wait!

@eddie6string thanks, finally something that doesn’t cost me more money or equipment to test out 🙂

I'm very knowledgeable about things I haven't forgotten! Varies from minute to  minute

@eddie6string Me too actually. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

I'm very knowledgeable about things I haven't forgotten! Varies from minute to  minute

@eddie6string 🤣🤣🤣🤣

I'm very knowledgeable about things I haven't forgotten! Varies from minute to  minute

I had forgotten about @eddie6string that’s an impressive collection and it looks like he has some painting skills too

@rocknroller912 Yes he makes some very nice instruments and the paint doesn’t look too shabby either. Good man Eddie. 👍 

If you or anyone else needs to learn about woods and how to dry them etc, just ask @eddie6string 🎸

I had forgotten about @eddie6string that’s an impressive collection and it looks like he has some painting skills too

When it stops losing weight, there's no need to wait!

i’m not sure how moisture meters work but I have relative who is a tree surgeon and he assures me that they do.

@tej @rocknroller912 

We have a resident tree surgeon here in the forum and he makes guitars from the woods he saves. @eddie6string 🎸👍

Commercial wood producers have a tub of hot melted wax which they dip the ends of the wood in but really anything to seal it is better than nothing. I’ve even used varnish or paint in the past when I did wood turning and it works ok. 
i’m not sure how moisture meters work but I have relative who is a tree surgeon and he assures me that they do.