Author Topic: Vacuum seal wood chunks?  (Read 1806 times)

Drayken

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Vacuum seal wood chunks?
« on: January 31, 2019, 09:00:57 PM »
In one of these posts, someone said they vacuum seal the wood chunks to preserve the moisture content. Anyone else try this? I assume it would work, but do u think it would affect chance of mold growing? (Since ur normally supposed to keep the wood with good air flow)

I'm asking, because I'd like to order a larger amount of wood chunks, since price is better, but they said the wood could dry out, if I take a long time to go thru it.
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Re: Vacuum seal wood chunks?
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2019, 09:43:46 PM »
I store my wood in sealed containers, in the shade on the north (cold) side of my house. If your wood becomes bone dry, you can refresh it with a piece of clay flower pot that has been soaked in water and placed in your wood container; much like a humidifier for a cigar or tobacco humidor. A simple process.
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Re: Vacuum seal wood chunks?
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2019, 12:13:53 AM »
Thanks for the tip! I assume it would be fine to just store it in my basement? It's cool, and dry. (Half of it is finished, never has had mildew or anything)
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Re: Vacuum seal wood chunks?
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2019, 12:55:00 PM »
You would be fine. My son uses large ziplock bags. No issues there.
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