Facts and nots : was Recommend Rebuilder?

[Farrell]

I have little doubt that all sorts of methodologies were employed drying 
wood in that past (and I suppose presently also). Was there a point you were 
trying to make with the referenced piano manufacturers and their drying 
methods?

I think one also should keep in mind that the evolution of wood technology 
science had not quite hit its peak in the mid-1800s.

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message -----
>> 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