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Drying wood before and after turning

Lessons I’ve Learned About Drying Wood From Losing More Wood Than Anyone I Know

I thought I would take the time to share a few random thoughts about drying wood. I’ve learned a ton about what not to do from my own misguided efforts as well as heeding the sound wisdom of others. The … Continue reading

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Drying wood with Silica gel

Some time back a woodturning friend had a brainwave when his wife bought some silica gel (which is, in fact, in bead form) for drying flowers. He thought if it could dry flowers, why not wood? He presented the idea to the … Continue reading

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