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@hankster, any reason my cedar is cracking?

Annaleda 8 May 21
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I removed the potion at the crack. I carved it down to a sort of stirrer/scraper. I was just loving the grain and colors of it. I’ve never used cedar for a spoon before, just cherry. Already started another cedar and maple. That maple is so hard! Lol.

Annaleda Level 8 May 21, 2019

I like the little one underneath you. One pic you have the little paws sticking out. Too cute.
Sorry, I don't know anything about cedar. Just that I enjoy the fragrance

@Zoohome lol. That’s Rusty, my friend’s Chug (chi-pug).

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Level 9

It wasn't completely dry before working it, is quite often the problem.

Hathacat Level 9 May 21, 2019
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Level 6

It doesn’t like a Republican controlled Congress?

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Level 9

Wood is organic...it's going to dry and crack. try spreading the crack very gently with wedge of sorts, inserting some "Elmers" white glue (I think they have a specific formula for wood) then remove the spreading wedge, bind the piece, and let it dry in a sunny location (gentle heat).

Robecology Level 9 May 21, 2019

I did think of a key, like the picture. Bu5 it would have been small, and I’ve not done one before. @hankster, have you ever done something like that?

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Level 9

Perhaps applying too much pressure while grinding it down ?

Cast1es Level 9 May 21, 2019

No, I was just doing a final sanding and it showed up. In the pic, I am pushing the crack so it can be seen. I think it was there the whole time. 😟
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