just read a post about drying wood using soap . I was just about to use the boil and dry method for some new wood I have. Am I out of date in the best way to dry green wood . Is there a web site that I can read about this soap method . Thanks in advance Klaas
use soap or boil green wood
Dec 01, 2003
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It is NOT used to dry. It is merely a stabilizer to be used between turning sessions.
Ron Kent is most credited for popularizing LDD (Liquid DishWASHING Detergent) in this way. Find his information at
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Click on the link for "Techniques" and then scroll down to "Experimental New Treatment for Wood".
You're not out of date.
- Andrew
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