I split out a log 4 days ago that was sopping wet, still had green branches growing out of it. I took one of the less desirable staves off the deflex side and worked it into a bow, just removing the bark and taking to floor tiller. I didn't apply any sealers as it was pretty thin. The stave started off at 28 oz and 4 days later is now at 21 oz. So far no ill effects. I am still worried about the handle area checking but am starting to think by late next weel I will be able to finish it up. The moisture meter is reading at about 12% right bow, I like my yew around 8 or 9%. I am not recomending doing this but it seems to be working in this instance. I have tried this with plumb and it spit down the middle, osage and most white woods seem to be ok if I take them all the way down to floor tiller when wet.
