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1:45 9/17/10 Pickards Mountain wood scavenge
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I was walking through the forest at Pickards Mountain this past weekend, when I came across a decently sized log that appeared to have been cut by man. It is slightly suspect due to a bit of fungi on one face, but the structural integrity seems to remain intact. The wood also seems to be reasonably seasoned, which should save me quite a bit of time. I need a moisture meter for all the wood I find, but it is especially pertinent now; if I don't know how much moisture is in it, I can't know how long to season it for.
Something that I am definitely keeping an eye out for is natural curves in wood, i would much rather use the natural curves than instituting my own curves. Curves in general add character not only to the appearance of the didgeridoo but also to the sound. If the exterior of the wood follows a curve, than the interior of the wood will have to follow that curve. When it is played, the sound waves are being constantly reflected and redirected, and when the boundaries are less linear, the sound waves emerge with a much less linear affect, creating very interesting and especially unique harmonies.
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