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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;2manybooks, post: 1702910, member: 8267&quot;]Wood, particularly a piece that large and thick, will continue to respond to changes in relative humidity no matter what you coat it with. Oils and waxes can slow down moisture transmission, but not prevent it. So, if you decide to apply a finish you run the risk of noticeably changing the character of the piece, without achieving the goal of preventing it from cracking. A better approach might be to find a place in your house that is a relatively stable environment, away from extremes of dry heat and sunlight.</p><p>I would also add that the idea of &quot;feeding&quot; wood is only a sales pitch. Wax and oils can create a more attractive surface, but cannot penetrate the wood cells sufficiently to alter the moisture content or transmission significantly.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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