Cob: Re: charring logs

[Charmaine R Taylor]

Mike Oehler in his book $50 & UP does recommend charring the ends in
fire, and I saw this done at the Nat. Builders retreat in OR 2 yrs ago
while putting Madrone poles into the ground for fencing. the pole ends
are burned in an open fire until a crazing develops, which is not too
deep.

Mike & otheres like Rob Roy  used to recommend Penta 5 a toxic chemical
preservative, but no longer do.  Charring, thentarring, and plastic bags
seems to all be popular ways.

hope this helps

Charmaine  Taylor/ Taylor Publishing
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