Nate Carey
07-14-2009, 9:58 AM
A "tool" that every woodworker should own is a book titled Understanding Wood by R. Bruce Hoadley (I am privileged to have had Dr. Hoadley as a professor at UMASS Amherst 40 years ago).
Moisture content of wood is an oft mentioned topic by my fellow Creekers; and I fear misunderstood by most.
Beg, borrow, or buy Dr. Hoadley's book and read it cover to cover. Pay special attention to Chapter #6 - "Wood and Water". Become thoroughly familiar with Chapter #6; then and only then can you talk about moisture content in wood with confidence and conviction.
Those of you who have been in the business all your "working life" are exempt from the reading assignment.
Moisture content of wood is an oft mentioned topic by my fellow Creekers; and I fear misunderstood by most.
Beg, borrow, or buy Dr. Hoadley's book and read it cover to cover. Pay special attention to Chapter #6 - "Wood and Water". Become thoroughly familiar with Chapter #6; then and only then can you talk about moisture content in wood with confidence and conviction.
Those of you who have been in the business all your "working life" are exempt from the reading assignment.