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57 – Lumber Steaming for Color

08.10.2021 by shannon // Leave a Comment

Shannon's Lumber Industry Update · 57 – Steaming Lumber for Color

Wood Movement, Extractives, and Drying Ventilation

This episode I talk about lumber steaming but answer a few questions along the way to help us understand what is happening during the steaming.  

Industry News

Lignia couldn't find new investors and is bought by Accoya who kills the competitive brand.

Feedback

  • Jeremy shares www.rogergeorge.com as a source for Balsa wood used by prop makers
  • Palmer saw Balsa being used as the floor of a Boeing 727
  • Balsa for longboards

emails

  • Ken has questions about the rule of thumb for cupping boards
  • Scott wants to store trees in his mom's basement
  • Jim asks about the color difference in Cherry lumber and plywood
  • Darrick has some crooked Locust and wonders about the pith
  • Ben is confused about Walnut grades and steaming
  • Lumber Steaming 101

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