Facts and nots : was Recommend Rebuilder?

[Clark Panaccione]

Terry wrote:

> No. "Seasoning" wood is the process of drying wood
to
> the point where its moisture content is in 
> equilibrium with its environment.

> Cy wrote:
> > It's my understanding that "seasoning" is
different
> > than simply drying wood. Seasoning apparently 
> > involves cycling humidity in a way that
strengthens
> > the cell walls to resist future humidity cycles...
> > right?

Mid-1800s articles about Broadwood, Chickering,
Boardman & Gray, Pleyel, Steinway, Haines Brothers and
Knabe all describe seasoning logs for 1-3 years then
kiln drying boards at 90-100°F for 3-4 months in
drying rooms heated with steam or hot water.

Clark



 
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