I have been given some off-cuts of Oak, about 4" square in various lengths from 9" to 2' 6". I'd like to try making a small box, mainly as a learning exercise never having worked with oak before and wanting to improve my joint making which is not great, I generally make such things as goat crushes or shed doors where accuracy is not really required. Currently this wood is in my workshop which is quite dry although cold. The moisture content is about 19%. From experience wood in there will eventually get to around 5%.
Can anybody advise what percentage I should let the wood get to before cutting into boards.
Should I cut it as is then allow to dry before final thicknessing.
Advice gratefully received
Can anybody advise what percentage I should let the wood get to before cutting into boards.
Should I cut it as is then allow to dry before final thicknessing.
Advice gratefully received