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Harvesting Greenwood with Alex Cameron

SKU: 993931
$100.00
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Class Details

Class Description

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 adze
  • 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

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