Andrew Russ 31 Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 What is the best way of drying out a natural catty??? I've seen reference to microwave and oven drying but no details on either method what methods are pepole using and what are the pros and cons of each. And what sort of temperature and timings are we talking about???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1Wally 204 Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 I think it would only be safe to use the microwave in short blasts of a few seconds at a time and I don't know what effect it would have on the structure, might weaken it. Not something iv'e tried though. I would like to know what methods are used too. Atb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiercel 6,986 Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 (edited) One way of drying small pieces of wood in the microwave is to place the catapult in the microwave wrapped in kitchen towel, set the microwave to defrost and blitz for a minute. Take the wood out of the microwave and leave for at least half an hour to cool down. Then repeat the process until the wood is dry. The best way to tell if the wood is dry is to weigh the wood on a digital kitchen scales that measures in grams. Weigh the wood after every blitz in the microwave, then when the reading you have is the same as the previous one then the wood is dry. TC Edited November 12, 2014 by tiercel 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigoy19706 276 Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 i just put my catty in the microwave for 40 seconds on full power leave 10 mins inbetween each time and keep doing it till the wood stops steaming some time the wood cracks as it dry to quickly if you find it is cracking just put it in for 30 second each time 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 3,026 Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Or better still...cut now for next year ...simples Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiercel 6,986 Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Or better still...cut now for next year ...simples It really is that simple. But what if you want one you have made this year? TC 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest OutdoorFanatic Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 On the radiator over night ;0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1Wally 204 Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 On the radiator over night ;0 Cant afford the gas bill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 3,026 Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Or better still...cut now for next year ...simples It really is that simple. But what if you want one you have made this year? TC Personally id buy one in from ych and leave the naturals to dry out..er..Naturally.. My youngest Lad killing another can with his natural. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Poacher o 21 Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Nice catty pal 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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