Heat box moisture

[JamesV]

After I cure a bow I have moisture/water inside my heat box. Is this normal. Do any of you guys have ventalation or a mini-fan inside your box. Thanks.............James

[macbow]

The Heat box for drying staves etc. needs
ventilation. I've added a muffin fan to move moisture out and let the end opposite cracked.
Ron

[Pat B]

I drilled a 1" hole in the top of one end and another in the bottom at the other end to allow the moisture to escape. If I'm using it to cure glue I plug the holes.   A small fan inside the box to circulate the air will help dry wood better and eliminate the excess moisture.

[JamesV]

what temp do you guys recomend for drying wood and what moisture content is acceptable. I have a moisture tester. Thanks.........James

[Pat B]

100 deg(F) or less will suffice for the hot box. With hickory you can go down to 6% but with all other woods you want between 9% and 11%.