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<DIV>In a message dated 11/11/2003 3:29:55 AM Pacific Standard Time, mfarrel=
2@tampabay.rr.com writes:</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>David initially asked about <EM><STRONG>quick</STRON=
G></EM> drying methods. I think monitoring weight and/or panel width ar=
e 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. Empl=
oying two of these methods would be good insurance. If you are really t=
rying to do this quickly - like you've got a tight production schedule - IMH=
O, you need a system like Ron O's and some real good, properly used, electro=
nic equipment to accurately monitor the process. There is much known about k=
iln drying wood. If you want to keep it simple, and I think any lo=
w-volume shop can do that, you need to give a panel a week or two to dry and=
stabilize in most situations.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Terry Farrell</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=4> Terry</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#000040 size=4> Good adv=
ice. Also If your using the electronic temp/R.H. gauge & checking your s=
heet that tells what M.C. is reached at a given temp & R.H. it doesn't t=
ake long to get a feel for when things are dry enough or in the exceptable t=
arget range for rib pressing to begin. My box has a small electric fan set o=
n low when I'm drying down to circulate air around the panel insuring unifor=
m drying. I consider a week plenty of time to dry down a panel for pressing =
unless the panel was in a swamp.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#000040 size=4> Da=
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