Drying hickory

[John Fraser]

The tree crews dropped a bitternut in our yard. Before making firewood I ripped off a few pieces for future projects. They're sealed and stickered now. Just wondering if I should dry them as is or square them up on the table saw first? Want to minimize warping and checking.

 

[Eric Patterson]

Saw later. No need to remove wood you wish you hadn't after the drying process and associated movement ends.

 

[Tom Russo]

Nice! I'd wait as is until dry and then resaw/plane to your dimensions.

Tom

 

[jode hillman]

Hickory loves to twist. I'd get a little weight on it if u can

 

[John Fraser]

Thanks everyone.

Jode: I've got them in two stacks with a couple tie plates on each stack. I'll add some more weight to it. Thanks!