I turned a piece of at least damp if not wet wood recently. After final shaping I sanded it and set it on the workbench to dry, no bag, box or barrel, just in the open air. It is a thick chunky piece. The initial weight was 609 grams +/- 1 and the moisture meter read 14% +/- 1. Over ten days or so the weight has remained stable at 609 g and the moisture meter reads steady at 14%.
Usually I would see weight loss over this much time, but I'm wondering if it's at EMC? On the other hand 14% seems high even for a Chicago summer?
The original piece of maple was waxed wet, but has been sitting in my shop for a year.
Usually I would see weight loss over this much time, but I'm wondering if it's at EMC? On the other hand 14% seems high even for a Chicago summer?
The original piece of maple was waxed wet, but has been sitting in my shop for a year.