{"product_id":"harvesting-greenwood","title":"Harvesting Greenwood with Alex Cameron","description":"\u003ch3\u003eClass Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5:30m to 8:30pm (Note: class may run longer or shorter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass Size: 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTool demonstration and discussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-prev-url=\"\/highland-woodworking-atlanta-directions.aspx\" href=\"https:\/\/www.highlandwoodworking.com\/pages\/custom-highland-woodworking-atlanta-directions\"\u003eThis class takes place at our store in Atlanta.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClass Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvesting 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class will cover the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree anatomy\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow a tree grows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePith, heartwood, sapwood, cambium layer and bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedullary Rays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSawing Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlainsawn vs quarter sawn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChainsaw tips and safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBandsaw sawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSplitting Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypes of wedges and when to use them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAxe handling and safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing a riving brake and froe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood Drying\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow thick to cut vs how long do I want to wait?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplying end grain sealer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir dry vs kiln dry\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepping for final shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquilibrium Moisture Content (EMC) and how to meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwice turning bowls vs green bowl turning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilling lumber from dried wood\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlex 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/AlexCameronWoodwork\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/AlexCameronWoodwork\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.highlandwoodworking.com\/products\/turning-green-wood-by-maichael-odonnell?_pos=8\u0026amp;_psq=green+wood\u0026amp;_psid=12a4ee74a\u0026amp;_ss=e\"\u003eTurning Green Wood by Michael O Donnell - Revised\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.highlandwoodworking.com\/products\/chairmakers-notebook-by-peter-galbert?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=chairmakers\u0026amp;_psid=567cc54d3\u0026amp;_ss=e\"\u003eChairmakers Notebook by Peter Galbert\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.highlandwoodworking.com\/products\/wood-identification-and-use-terry-porter?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=wood+identific\u0026amp;_psid=27c3dd3f8\u0026amp;_ss=e\"\u003eWood Identification and Use - Terry Porter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.highlandwoodworking.com\/products\/harvest-your-own-lumber-john-english?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=milling+your+own+w\u0026amp;_psid=cf1c2c336\u0026amp;_ss=e\"\u003eHarvest Your Own Lumber - John English\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highland Woodworking","offers":[{"title":"Thursday December 3rd","offer_id":53180894019866,"sku":"993931","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/Harvesting_Greenwood_05.jpg?v=1792766121","url":"https:\/\/www.highlandwoodworking.com\/products\/harvesting-greenwood","provider":"Highland Woodworking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}