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Old 07-16-2013, 7:43 PM
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ProblemChild,

You can build a hotbox and seriously increase the drying speed. There is nothing wrong with drying wood this way.

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As Klewan mentioned you must be carefull not to dry the wood out too much. Normally 9-13% moisture is great for bows, they will bend with out breaking but will not take a set. I would assume this is about the same as good house lumber.
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