---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment In a message dated 11/11/2003 3:29:55 AM Pacific Standard Time, mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com writes: David initially asked about quick drying methods. I think monitoring weight and/or panel width are fine methods, but I also think it is advisable to be patient and give the system a little extra time to be sure you have reached your target EMC. Employing two of these methods would be good insurance. If you are really trying to do this quickly - like you've got a tight production schedule - IMHO, you need a system like Ron O's and some real good, properly used, electronic equipment to accurately monitor the process. There is much known about kiln drying wood. If you want to keep it simple, and I think any low-volume shop can do that, you need to give a panel a week or two to dry and stabilize in most situations. Terry Farrell Terry Good advice. Also If your using the electronic temp/R.H. gauge & checking your sheet that tells what M.C. is reached at a given temp & R.H. it doesn't take long to get a feel for when things are dry enough or in the exceptable target range for rib pressing to begin. My box has a small electric fan set on low when I'm drying down to circulate air around the panel insuring uniform drying. I consider a week plenty of time to dry down a panel for pressing unless the panel was in a swamp. Dale ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/4f/5e/c3/a6/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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