Jan 3, 2012 · Syd, I think we are both finding similar research regarding the ideal temperature for a vacuum kiln (I'm trying to hit 50-60 degrees celsius using my electric glue pot), but I'm curious about your findings that the vacuum should be kept very low "less than 1 PSI" otherwise wood tissue damage could result.

Mar 31, 2019 · I'm surprised that the latest posts regarding DIY vacuum kilns for drying bowl blanks are from 2012 - assuming I was searching correctly. So, I thought I'd start a new thread and discuss my experiences so far. I bought a 15-gallon vacuum chamber from Amazon, along with a 16" Vacuum chamber...

Jun 16, 2004 · There was a guy locally who has a vacuum kiln. Takes about 8 days to dry a load of wood. Far less checking and movement because the wood is under compression in the vacuum, some thing like a veneer vacuum press. Resaw an 8/4 board down the center, and there was no spring in any direction. Not as popular as the heat kilns.

Nov 16, 2023 · Difficult to get equilibrium, which leads to cracks. Far easier to rough turn, seal, and dry on a shelf. A vacuum kiln will work better. Also, different woods dry at different rates, so if the kiln is running one kind of wood and yours is different, then results are …

Apr 1, 2024 · Also selling 24" diameter 48" long vacuum drying wood kiln setup, works well, top quality vacuum pump, hardly any use, 2 heat matts, all valves, gauges, timer, etc. $850.00 OBO. Attachments IMG_2547.JPG

Jun 6, 2018 · He's used a giant microwave in the past, but now feels that vacuum kilns are the way to go and might work for me. Although with the proviso, that it's no slam dunk and there will be plenty of risk for cracking. I ordered the book on vacuum kilns by Joshua Salesin, so that will be a place to start. Thanks, the instructable was very interesting.

Oct 28, 2021 · You would leave a lot of money on the table if a highly figured blank is sold for the price of plain grain. If you just want to get rid of it, sell it cheap to a woodturning club. It's very rare for a vacuum kiln to get to 150F degrees to sterilize the wood. Vacuum kilns rely on low temps as water will boil at 90 degrees in a hard vacuum.

Apr 1, 2024 · Also note you can buy the VicMarc VL-300 alone for $$2500.00, OBO, the balance of items (kiln separately, as below) for $1500.00 OBO! The new price on the vacuum wood kiln is now $750.00 OBO. Due to ill health, I am selling my Variable Speed VicMarc VL-300 Lathe, (picture at left) 48 " bed, about 28 high-quality knives, Robert Sorby, Crown, and ...

Oct 29, 2014 · Also, there is a book available on the subject of making a vacuum kiln. Companies make industrial vacuum kilns for drying long dimensional lumber. The book is more concerned with drying bowls and smaller turnings using a large (12-20") PVC pipe for the chamber and an electric pad heater to maintain a certain temperature while pulling a vacuum ...

Nov 7, 2021 · I know the lumber companies have tried the microwave idea for kiln drying wood, but discarded it. Not sure why though. Lots of lumber mills here. I do wonder what a vacuum kiln would do to the bugs. The wood that I have used that …