Casehardening: a misnomer—understanding heat and moisture effects in air and wood

Mark Knaebe

doi:10.2737/FPL-GTR-298

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Casehardening: a misnomer—understanding heat and moisture effects in air and wood

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Authors:

Mark Knaebe

Year:

2023

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Forest Products Laboratory

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/FPL-GTR-298

Source:

FPL-GTR-298

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Abstract

Casehardening is commonly misunderstood. This report should improve understanding of wood moisture issues, especially for the woodcrafters and woodworker.

Keywords

bend, board, caseharden, compression, condition, dehumidification, drying, equilibrium moisture content (EMC), equalize, equilibrium, hardness, humidity, kiln, moisture, plastic, set, shrink, steam, stress, transition, warp

Citation

Knaebe, Mark. 2023. Casehardening: a misnomer—understanding heat and moisture effects in air and wood. General Technical Report FPL-GTR-298. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 9 p. https://doi.org/10.2737/FPL-GTR-298