Fast drying timber....

Discussion in 'Wooden Boat Building and Restoration' started by Roly, Dec 7, 2007.

  1. Roly
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    Roly Senior Member

    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.
     
    Roly, Dec 7, 2007
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  2. rwatson
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    rwatson Senior Member

    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 !! :)
     
    rwatson, Dec 7, 2007
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  3. PAR
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    PAR Yacht Designer/Builder

    Steaming green lumber will dry it very quickly. Ask any old salt that has bent some steamed frames.
     
    PAR, Dec 8, 2007
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