how do i replace moisture in basswood thats 10 years old?

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how do i replace moisture in basswood thats 10 years old?

i bought some basswood in the mid 1990's, i am a woodcarver. i let the hobby go for a while now i,m back full force. i think i'm trying to carve dried out basswood. any way to restore. thanks ahead of time.

2007-08-02 09:14:14 · 2 answers · asked by slightly disturbed 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)

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A humidifier may work. You would have to keep a close watch on it so it didn't get overdamp.

2007-08-02 10:11:25 · answer #1 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I think SENSIBLE has the most valid answer possible.

Basswood is nearly as absorbent as a sponge; hence a high humidity treatment should help; and as he states MONITOR IT.

2007-08-02 11:44:49 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋