We are pleased to introduce the latest tool in the Maverick Sawmill arsenal

 

iDry kilns use a vacuum to create a pressure gradient between the shell and the core of the wood.  Conventional drying methods rely on moisture differential or gradient to move the water from the wetter core toward the dryer shell.  This can be a slow process since the operator must be careful not to over dry the shell or degrade will result.  The iDry achieves its fast drying rates by maintaining a small differential between the shell and the core moisture contents throughout the drying period.  Typically, the core of the wood is essentially at atmospheric pressure, while the shell of the wood is at a much reduced pressure, causing the water to flow toward the shell more rapidly. 

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What does this mean (besides clean KD live edge slabs)? 

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Moisture is removed through the natural veins of the wood at a lower temperature which minimizes loss, accelerates drying time (faster turn around), and leaves you with a stronger product.