Petrifying process of wood

[Ron Nossaman]

> Generally I agree Ron, but I think the benefit may go a little beyond 
> cosmetic.
> 
> Properly done, the board is dried to very low numbers, the damaged wood 
> on either side of the crack is routed out and a very dry shim is glued 
> in.  At the very least the two boards are re-coupled into one.  With 
> re-humidification, you might even introduce a little more tension.  If 
> the board is really dead to begin with, this method is not recommended 
> as beneficial.  This method is only useful when the board is still 
> lively and has cracks that open up in drier weather.  This repair should 
> be followed with climate control or voila, a new crack beside the shim.

If the board is still lively, the cracks are cosmetic, as will be 
the repair.

Ron N