buttercup
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Probably only me in this world doing this but I thought I'd show what I do for your entertainment if nothing else.
Obviously if you rip/mill fresh wood and cuts it clean there is no reason to do this, but I have done some storm felled spruce and it quickly gather worms and bugs lying on the forest floor. I do this to eliminate any living things in the wood.
I have used moisture barrier foil normally used in houses to make a bag and I seal it along the edges with sealant similar to silicone. The sealant can be just about anything as long as it is viscous/sticky, you don't wait for it to dry it is used as it is.
The boards are laid down in a "flat" pile.
The foil is folded over the stack.
The suction nozzle is packed in some fabric to ensure airflow.
The bag is closed.
The bag is emptied of air.
Vacuum is achieved, water inside has started to boil. Nothing can survive.
Obviously if you rip/mill fresh wood and cuts it clean there is no reason to do this, but I have done some storm felled spruce and it quickly gather worms and bugs lying on the forest floor. I do this to eliminate any living things in the wood.
I have used moisture barrier foil normally used in houses to make a bag and I seal it along the edges with sealant similar to silicone. The sealant can be just about anything as long as it is viscous/sticky, you don't wait for it to dry it is used as it is.
The boards are laid down in a "flat" pile.
The foil is folded over the stack.
The suction nozzle is packed in some fabric to ensure airflow.
The bag is closed.
The bag is emptied of air.
Vacuum is achieved, water inside has started to boil. Nothing can survive.