I've just got a hold of a large piece of fresh cut mahogany wood here is South Florida. I want to eventually try my hand at making scales with it, but I need to first cut it up and let it dry out. What size is the best to cut it up into, remember I also eventually will have to stabilize it. The smaller I cut it the faster it will dry out.
Any advice from the experts will be greatly appreciated.

Alewine