MC gage experiment

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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

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