Good morning folks,
Do any of you have experience carving inland redwood (Sequoiadendron
giganteum)? I've stumbled into some freshly cut rounds recently and am
trying to carve some bowls from the wet wood, but it seems to crack easily
as I do so. I've lost a few hours on segments that seem to be solid until
worked. I'm surprised the wood as so little structural integrity, given the
size these trees can reach.
Is it a mistake to work it green, or assume I can get something from
branches of young (<30 yo) trees?

Thanks for your input

cur, in Oregon