microwave wood

[dave fox]

hi,

 

dont know anything about wood turning or carving but have a request from a customer who wants some 12 inch x 1inch discs cut out of cherry is there anyway of force drying the wood.

[littlerob]

did you got sorted with any wood this week

[skyhuck]

hi,

 

dont know anything about wood turning or carving but have a request from a customer who wants some 12 inch x 1inch discs cut out of cherry is there anyway of force drying the wood.

 

Yes a kiln.

[robbo 110]

hi,

 

dont know anything about wood turning or carving but have a request from a customer who wants some 12 inch x 1inch discs cut out of cherry is there anyway of force drying the wood.

 

i do know of some turners who use a microwave.... pva the ends an give it a try..... prob best not to use the one at home thou.... pop round the inlaws for sunday roast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Goaty]

Yes you have to do it in a microwave in short bursts over 24 hours. Its in bruce hoadleys book Wood a craftsmans guide to wood technology, dont have the book at the moment will try to get it over the weekend.

[jamez654]

I have a neighbour who has a microwave in his shed for this purpose. I think he microwaves it for a short time then takes it out and lets it cool down then repeats. He also has a dehumidifier in there and leaves pieces he wants to dry quickly just in front of the dehumidifier.

 

James

[Ben Ballard]

I did it with a bit of Ash , microwave stunk for a while, i weighed it after every few minutes until it stayed constant

[Goaty]

Apologies, It wasn't Bruce Hoadleys book. It was How to season and dry your own wood by Alan Holtham.

Chop end of wood to be lathed. To avoid end splits.

Turn wood to almost finished size.

Weigh item

Microwave on defrost for 1 minute

Leave to stand for 30 mins. It will crackle and make noises whilst cooling.

Turn item upside down.

Another minute defrost.

Stand 30 mins. In all microwave and stand 4 times.

Leave overnight

Re weigh item. note weight.

Repeat 4 more defrosts and standing sessions.

Finish in lathe on slow speed as it may be out of true.

Varnish etc.

Obviously adjust and learn with experience. This applied to a 280g bowl.

[Valewoodturner]

Also Wrap the piece in kitchen roll to soak up the moisture ive done it a few times, It does work but just do a bit at a time.

[Time-to burn]

Apologies, It wasn't Bruce Hoadleys book. It was How to season and dry your own wood by Alan Holtham.

Chop end of wood to be lathed. To avoid end splits.

Turn wood to almost finished size.

Weigh item

Microwave on defrost for 1 minute

Leave to stand for 30 mins. It will crackle and make noises whilst cooling.

Turn item upside down.

Another minute defrost.

Stand 30 mins. In all microwave and stand 4 times.

Leave overnight

Re weigh item. note weight.

Repeat 4 more defrosts and standing sessions.

Finish in lathe on slow speed as it may be out of true.

Varnish etc.

Obviously adjust and learn with experience. This applied to a 280g bowl.[/QUOT

do you think this would work for slices of wood that is going to be kept indoors