Fast drying timber....

[Roly]

Does vacuum enhance the deep drying of timber for a fast dry?
Anybody have any experience of this? I am not worried about checking as it is
localised, 20mm thick strip planking, and will soon be under epoxy & glass.
It is from a dehumidifier accident pooling water in the hull.

[rwatson]

You may be on to something there Roly - you may even avoid any timber distortion as a vacuum would act quickly like 'freeze dried' vegetables and fruit.
hey - its been done - google vaccum dried timber
http://www.nafi.com.au/media/view.php3?id=59
"... pilot-scale showed that 19mm and 25mm thick hardwood boards can be dried in as little as five days. ..."
You are a genius behind your time !! :-)

[PAR]

Steaming green lumber will dry it very quickly. Ask any old salt that has bent some steamed frames.