Harvesting greenwood is not only environmentally conscious and cost effective but also can be spiritually rewarding working with one of the earth's oldest building materials. In this class you will learn all about the ins and outs of harvesting your own green wood for both bowl turning and boards. From harvesting it in nature or finding it on the side of the road, that wood is only at the beginning of its journey before it can become a piece of woodcraft. Learning to control and anticipate wood movement is critical to making your time worthwhile.
This class will cover the following:
Tree anatomy
How a tree grows
Pith, heartwood, sapwood, cambium layer and bark
Medullary Rays
Sawing Wood
Plainsawn vs quarter sawn
Chainsaw tips and safety
Bandsaw sawing
Splitting Wood
Types of wedges and when to use them
Axe handling and safety
Using a riving brake and froe
Wood Drying
How thick to cut vs how long do I want to wait?
Applying end grain sealer
Air dry vs kiln dry
Prepping for final shape
Equilibrium Moisture Content (EMC) and how to meter
Twice turning bowls vs green bowl turning
Milling lumber from dried wood
Alex is a woodworker of 8 years and a woodturner of 3 years. Most of his wood comes from his local communities and he loves preserving its beauty in his work. You can follow him on Instagram @AlexCameron.ww or check out his etsy at https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexCameronWoodwork
