Any projects for wet lumber

[oscarl48]

My neighbor just cut down a massive oak tree. I asked him if I could get a slab from it and yesterday afternoon he brought over 4 very nice slabs. They are on average 6 inches thick and 32 inches across. To properly air dry them would probably take 6 to 10 years. I don't really want to wait that long so are there any projects you have completed successfully with wet lumber like this?

Thanks for any ideas.

[Mugsowner]

If you do not end seal them they will most likely split and turn themselves into firewood.

[Smoken D]

If you do not end seal them they will most likely split and turn themselves into firewood.

And I will put a +1

[oscarl48]

mugs, yeah. If I don't do something with them now that is the plan and stacking them with stickers to allow air flow. I have a section of an outdoor leanto that I use for that. I just hate waiting years to be able to use this lumber. I've air dried smaller pieces for turning but I am salivating at this lumber. After a little research I have found table designs knowing that the lumber will have to be resurfaced periodically as it dries and has whatever movement its going to do whether racking, twisting or shrinking.

[TerryT]

I'll 3rd that. If you don't seal the ends it is probably just a matter of days before they self destruct. Turning bowls with green wood works well if you cut it right (I've only seen it on TV).

[Mugsowner]

Easy way to seal would be a 50/50 mix of water and white glue. Coat ends well with mixture and allow to dry. Fresher the better to cut time.

[oscarl48]

Thanks guys. Plan to seal them in the next few days. I normally use latex paint to seal with decent results. Green wood is good for initial turning. Its just I've never had slabs this large. I am salivating at getting to use the lumber for something. They are 6 to 8 inches thick so not too concerned with splits developing yet. Its pretty humid in the east Texas right now. We will finally start getting rain from Harvey tomorrow.