Vacuum Kiln Drying for Woodworkers: How to Build and Use a Vacuum Kiln for Drying Wood - Softcover

Salesin, Joshua

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1546686126 ISBN 13: 9781546686125

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

Synopsis

Want to dry wood faster? Without defects or damage? -- Start your woodworking project in a few days instead of waiting months or years for your wood to dry! -- Whether you make furniture, carvings, inlays, turnings, or other wood art and craft, this book will show you how to assemble and use your own vacuum kiln for quickly drying small batches of wood. -- You will learn: about the nature of wood; how vacuum kiln drying works; why vacuum kiln drying works; how to quickly and inexpensively build a vacuum kiln chamber; and proven techniques for quickly drying wood with a vacuum kiln. Make your projects faster -- No more waiting for months "watching wood dry" before you can use it! Make your projects better -- No more unexpected warping or cracking after you finish your piece. Boxes will keep a perfect fit and segmented projects will stay glued-up!

About this title

About the Author

Joshua Salesin has produced a variety of turned, carved and decorative wood vessels for many years. A particular focus of his work is the uncommon craft of ornamental turning. His interest in vacuum kiln drying originated from a desire to create fine hand-cut threaded boxes, which require tolerances that leave little room for wood movement.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1546686126
• ISBN 13: 9781546686125
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 120