The big cracks could be from the log having it before it was even milled into planks. Not much you can do about that. Also, when you cut thicker pieces it is harder to prevent splitting, warping, etc. due to the extra stress of thickness. Then add into the species, some are harder to dry than others. I think pecan would be one of those, as are most fruitwoods.
If you want to decrease the waste factor, I would move to a wax sealant.
Edit; also the pith in planks will crack it. Which means at lest one piece in every log will have it, even more if the tree isn't straight.
Last edited by fish n chips; 02/24/17 09:14 AM.
