I was microwaving a piece dry this AM and got to wondering. Since
several woodturners have vacuum pumps, has anyone tried vacuum drying
wood? Should work, just need a decent pump and a good bell jar. At a
low enough pressure the water would boil out, I would think similar to
microwaving. Ought to be faster as you don't have to worry about
scorching the wood. Pull a vacuum and leave it be for a bit.

Maybe another reason to give SWMBO as to why I need a vacuum pump.

--
Bill Berglin

"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of
arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid
in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly
proclaiming, 'WOW! What A RIDE!!" ... Unknown