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How to Process a Log for Wood Carving

In this video, I explain some of the reasons why wood often develops splits and cracks, and share the method I’ve found most effective for handling freshly felled, or “green,” timber. After covering a bit of the underlying theory, I’ll demonstrate how to process a real log step by step, and show you the best way to store it for future carving projects.

Quartered Log
Quartered Log