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I spent a couple years experimenting with trying to spalt wood. I even go by the name Spalted on other forums. I had some turn out real nice but also ruined some good logs. There was something I didnt think about when I started, keeping a lot of logs laying around is a magnet for snakes. During...

Sounds like your first experience was like mine. I switched to the next stones to quick. When I learned to make sure to create a burr with the first stone things got better. It does take a long time compared to other methods though.

Wax is used to slow the drying process. If the wood has had time to dry you can scrape the wax off but if the wood is not completely dry scraping the wax off can cause the wood to dry to fast and develop cracks.

Hey Shane, I have never used one but if you do a google search for scandi grind jig then click images it gives you some ideas

They have a meeting once every 3 months. Here is the website http://www.ncknifeguild.org/

All of the meetings are at the college. They have a nice setup there.

The search button at the top of this page is a good place to start. I also got a couple of knifemaking books from my local library. Are you anywhere near Troy NC (Montgomery Community College)? There is a meeting there this weekend of the NC custom knifemakers guild.

Anchorseal is popular too , you can get it at uccoatings.com The quicker you get the end of the log coated the better chance you have to keep it from splitting. I have only used the original but they now have anchorseal2 which is supposed to be more earth friendly I think. They also have a...

I am a few miles north of Oxford. If you still need the burl sawn you can bring it over or you can mail it to me and I will saw it and mail it back. Thanks for the welcome. I have already learned alot reading here.

Hey everybody , I have been coming here and reading for a good while and today I found a thread I could help in so I finally signed up. Now I get to see ALL of the pictures. I go by Spalted on other forums. How I got here, from the beginning----- I have worked with wood all my life and...

Still need it cut? I am probably 1.5 hour north of you. My bandsaw can cut 12" tall. I will be glad to cut it for you if you want.