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microwaving wood?
i just received a bunch of maple and cherry that eventually plan on turning.
I'm experimenting in the meantime on coating the ends with anchor seal and then microwaving a piece or two. i'm also trying out my kitchen oven on another piece. anyone ever tried this before? results? rich -- atv rider polaris 500 glass creations drz400s wood carver spode |
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On Tue, 21 Dec 2004 18:25:31 GMT, "res055a5" wrote:
i just received a bunch of maple and cherry that eventually plan on turning. I'm experimenting in the meantime on coating the ends with anchor seal and then microwaving a piece or two. i'm also trying out my kitchen oven on another piece. anyone ever tried this before? results? Rich, Do a search on Google in this newsgroup under "Microwave" and you'll get reams of anecdotal results. I wouldn't recommend anchorseal and then microwaving...you're just defeating the purpose of the microwave by anchorsealing, and you'll also just melt the wax out anyhow. Quick tips: -Use low power for short periods of time (20% for 1.5 - 2 mins) and allow to cool for 1/2 hr. between nukings -If you've got a scale, weigh the wood before nuking and every 3 cycles. Quit nuking when it quits losing weight. -- Chuck *#:^) chaz3913(AT)yahoo(DOT)com Anti-spam sig: please remove "NO SPAM" from e-mail address to reply. September 11, 2001 - Never Forget -----------== Posted via Newsfeed.Com - Uncensored Usenet News ==---------- http://www.newsfeed.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----= Over 100,000 Newsgroups - Unlimited Fast Downloads - 19 Servers =----- |
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I have just obtained an old microwave (700Watt and only operates on
full power, will take a 380mm diameter object) and will be trying it over the coming weeks. The advice I have is: Place a cup of water inside the microwave along with the item (protects the magnetron - I believe). Don't try to use anything thicker than 25mm as reports from an experienced user suggest it isn't suitable. Rough turn bowls to a uniform thickness (less than 25mm). Moisten any knots or other sources which may crack during drying with a damp cloth. If you start to see fine checking (cracks) appearing on the surface, STOP as this indicates the wood is now getting too dry. If the wood turns black, you missed seeing the checking and the wood is charring! (Hope that isn't the household microwave you are using) You can use a weighing technique as follows: Weigh the item. Microwave, remove, cool and weigh. microwave again, cool and weigh. Repeat until item seems to stop losing weight (remember to stop if you see fine checking as you are only trying to get down to an equilibrium moisture content, NOT total dryness. Have fun. This seems to be the ideal way of getting cheap timber AND being able to complete the project the same day! Alan On Tue, 21 Dec 2004 18:25:31 GMT, "res055a5" wrote: i just received a bunch of maple and cherry that eventually plan on turning. I'm experimenting in the meantime on coating the ends with anchor seal and then microwaving a piece or two. i'm also trying out my kitchen oven on another piece. anyone ever tried this before? results? rich |
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