"DonkeyHody" wrote in message
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Joe Barta wrote:
DonkeyHody wrote:

I think I'd heat the wood in the microwave for a while. Keep the
power level low and the cook times long. Don't let the wood get
too hot to touch. Ain't no critter around that can survive in a
microwave oven.


Something about that idea just doesn't sit well with me. Wood does
contain some moisture and what would be the effect of a microwave? I
have no idea but it sure might be wise to put in a test piece first.

Microwaving is an accepted way of drying wood. Some turners make green
bowls and then dry them in the microwave. I understand there are even
some microwave kilns, but I can't swear to it.

yes there are some for glass and ceramics, although they haven't been sold
nor seen in years, except on ebay when someone's cleaning out aunt matilda's
house after the funeral.

here's a link to one for drying wood:
http://www.vtt.fi/rte/bss/coste15/co...Leikeretal.pdf

regards,
charlie
http://glassartists.org/chaniarts