Drying wood

[Ph34r]

I am currently drying a piece of wood about 8" x 3". I have waxed both ends, tied up in a plastic bag, and stored in a dry place in the garden. When should i move it into the shed/ house?I want to avoid cracking.

Thanks,
Ph34r

 

[Ph34r]

>bump< >bump<

 

[TJRoots]

what type of wood is it? different woods dry at different rates.

 

[Ph34r]

I think its Eucalyptus, but just a guess.

 

[TJRoots]

ah well i have no idea about euc, never used it so i cant help you, but now its been named someone else on here should have a much easier time of helping you. sorry i couldnt be of any help.

ATB

 

[Ryecroft]

maybe worth PM'ing someone like Robin Wood, he does great work with timber of all types and I am sure would help.

 

[TREETOP]

I leave mine out for about 8-10 weeks before bringing them in but longer if it's winter then leave them to dry a further 8-10 weeks inside and i've never had anything split on me yet, touch wood lol