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"Lyndell Thompson" wrote:

sheet or two of veneer. The stationary rack is about 24"long and 16" wide.
They kiln dry here for about 30 cents a board foot, but won't fool with a
few pen blanks or similiar. Just curious.....cuz I hate to be the first fool

Never seen a tumble dryer with a stationary rack (seems like what you
must be talking about) - I have seen "drying closets" intended for
ski-wear, etc. You should read up a bit on drying/running a kiln - it's
not simply a matter of dump hot and dry at the wood. If you do that,
you'll mostly end up with firewood, due to various types of degrade
(cracks, splits, etc).

If your stuff fits, a brand-old microwave might be free, and a brand-new
one ranges from $50-100 depending on size. Microwave drying is more-like
microwave-assisted air drying, but the same would be true of using a
dryer, and the dryer does not have the microwave's helpful ability to
penetrate the wood a bit, rather than just heating at the surface.

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Thanks, Yes this new dryer has a stationary rack(for sweaters,teddy, bears
you name it, there words not mine) that sits between the front and rear of
the dryer and the drum rotates around it.The rack has not been used at all
so far. I have a book called the conversion and seasoning of wood and it is
very informative. I kinda think you are right in that it will dry too fast,
but this new dryer has more controls and buttons on it than the spacelab.
:-) It can dry very slowly which will reduce amperage and cost or blow dry
stuff till it burns. I figured the power usage on full blown maximum
capacity. My brother gave me some red mulberry that is dripping wet. I have
already sealed both ends with green wood sealer. I may cut a bowl blank out
of it, seal all six sides with green wood sealer and pop it in there. This
will keep it from drying too fast but the moisture will seep out of the ends
thru the sealer.It is already doing this so I know the sealer slows down the
exiting of moisture but does not stop it. Maybe have to use the delicates
cycle.
:-) I don't have a moisture meter but I do have a nice digital scale that
reads per 1/4 ounce. Might be able to weigh and see the difference. If all
goes well then buy a moisture meter. I will let you all know if any green
wood sealer gets on my wife's blouses. :-)
Lyndell

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In article ,
"Lyndell Thompson" wrote:

sheet or two of veneer. The stationary rack is about 24"long and 16"
wide.
They kiln dry here for about 30 cents a board foot, but won't fool with a
few pen blanks or similiar. Just curious.....cuz I hate to be the first
fool

Never seen a tumble dryer with a stationary rack (seems like what you
must be talking about) - I have seen "drying closets" intended for
ski-wear, etc. You should read up a bit on drying/running a kiln - it's
not simply a matter of dump hot and dry at the wood. If you do that,
you'll mostly end up with firewood, due to various types of degrade
(cracks, splits, etc).

If your stuff fits, a brand-old microwave might be free, and a brand-new
one ranges from $50-100 depending on size. Microwave drying is more-like
microwave-assisted air drying, but the same would be true of using a
dryer, and the dryer does not have the microwave's helpful ability to
penetrate the wood a bit, rather than just heating at the surface.

--
Cats, coffee, chocolate...vices to live by

In article ,
"Lyndell Thompson" wrote:

goes well then buy a moisture meter. I will let you all know if any green
wood sealer gets on my wife's blouses. :-)

That sort of potential domestic disharmony is no joking matter, and
makes the 40 watt bulb in an insulated box (or the dedicated shop
microwave) look like a very sensible investment.

I would also suggest (as others have) at least rough-turning to a
thick-walled state your bowl blanks - they dry a lot faster that way,
and are more prone to reshape/warp (which you'll turn off when finish
turning) rather than split (it's two small bowls - or perhaps a couple
of chessmen?...)

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Cats, coffee, chocolate...vices to live by

On Mon, 3 Dec 2007 00:38:43 -0500, "Lyndell Thompson"
wrote:

I will let you all know if any green
wood sealer gets on my wife's blouses. :-)
Lyndell
Off Topic advice, my friend..
There are a LOT of trees in your area, but you only have ONE wife. (hopefully)

My experience over the last 30 years and 3 wives is that the song is true: "If
momma ain't happy, NOBODY's happy" ;-]


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