Hammer5573 Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 I seem to be getting conflicting information regarding the ideal moisture content for furniture grade wood...can you enlighten me..? Also, is is possible for wood to have a moisture content that is too low..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 That's a difficult question to ask. Someone in the desert is going to have different wood moisture content then someone that that lives in Atlanta. For a short answer yes wood moisture can be too low at that point the wood would be absorbing moisture from the atmosphere. This would cause a moisture gradient through the wood just like the opposite circumstance where the wood is loosing moisture. You want the wood to be near you EMC which can be calculated i use this. http://www.csgnetwork.com/emctablecalc.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 You need to know what is normal for your area. Check the MC of some of the lumber in your shop that's been there for quite a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 If you use kiln dried lumber that's been in your environment for weeks or months, you don't have to worry about it. Otherwise, like Mike said, stick to 6-10% and you'll be fine. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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