Dinford CCF stringer dryer
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Topic: Dinford CCF stringer dryer
Posted By: uk1979
Subject: Dinford CCF stringer dryer
Date Posted: March-01-2013 at 1:04pm
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Had this on my mind for a while....so gave it a go....It works fine and best run on defrost as full power makes steam in the middle of the wood and cracks it, I have tried some old SN stringer in it and has dried it too with old glass still on ,best to leave the room once it’s started a and let it run, this is not for everyone as its very low on health and safety, I found the surface moisture content went up as it pushed the moisture out, will need to be left to cool and adding paper towels soaks up the moisture and don’t overdo it as you can burn the wood. If you are drying old glassed stringers in a boat you will need steam/vent holes drilled through the old glass, as to how many that would be a judgment call as you work along it. This may be of use to those that just need to repair a part of the stringers when fitting a new floor....you will still need to remove the old foam to.....this could be a option to extend the full stringer repair for a few more seasons. To do the conversion on this type took less than a hour , remove front glass, unscrew the case/base which will let you swing round the bottom and unscrew the turntable motor/unplug......reassemble and mark out your slot and cut out with a 4’1/2in grinder, you may need to offset your slot if using in a boat to fit between the stringers, then use steel plates taped on the front and back to fill holes around the wood/stringer you are drying, you must do this to keep the waves bouncing around inside the box, I found all the power/wave maker on this oven are on one side so easy to mod. As I said don’t sit/lay on it as it working or stay in the boat....just let it run on its timer. Once your happy with the moisture level in your wood (buying a cheap moisture meter helps) heat again (warm only) and then CEPS so as it cools it should be sucked in deeper into the wood. I have called the conversion a Dinford CCF #8200 as in the US sitcom Home Improvements as I don’t think we can use there name of tools. This is not covered with any safety features so you need to use common sense as its all at your own risk.   ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
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Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: March-01-2013 at 1:07pm
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and you can cook lunch at the same time. awesome ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: March-01-2013 at 1:13pm
 That's hilarious! ------------- |
Posted By: cphase
Date Posted: March-01-2013 at 1:16pm
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Brilliant...absoloutely brilliant!!! One question though, does it make your tv dinners taste funny??? ------------- Thanks, Jeff http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6549" rel="nofollow - 82 SN http://www.archlinux.org" rel="nofollow - Arch Linux |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: March-01-2013 at 8:01pm
I'm done on all that R&D now spent far to long....now need to do the merchandise, hats & Tee's .....the logo is a plaster ( band aid I think you guys call it) with Dinford # CCF 8200 sharpie on. Maybe a short slogan...... "If its not got Dinford on it,Its made by someone else" |
81nautique wrote:Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: March-01-2013 at 8:06pm
Looking forward to more Dinford's appearing on this post....remember the band aid and sharpie,the mark of a Dinford. |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: March-01-2013 at 8:17pm
Thanks.....you will find taste OK but a bit stringy....more cheesy Glad you liked it. |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: March-01-2013 at 8:59pm
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A how-to video is in order! Do you need to wear a lead apron when you start it? |
Posted By: TX Foilhead
Date Posted: March-01-2013 at 9:09pm
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Did you break out the Geiger meter or just wear the tin foil hat while you did that? I like the idea, but it depends on the condition of the stringers and if they are too far gone you used up some of the epoxy money. |
Posted By: OverMyHead
Date Posted: March-01-2013 at 9:21pm
Real men don't need instructions! |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: March-01-2013 at 9:33pm
| I usually read the instructions after I have it together to see if I did it right . .. |
Posted By: jimsport93
Date Posted: March-01-2013 at 10:19pm
| Roger, we have a saying here in the South that goes with new inventions....."Hey ya'll watch this!" |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: March-01-2013 at 11:31pm
| Thats all fine Roger but how do you the stringers on a deeper V like a Barefoot? Maybe a hinge down the center,front to back ;) |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: March-02-2013 at 7:52am
Much of what I know is on Video/DVD just look under Home Improvements...... ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: March-02-2013 at 7:54am
Darn....how did I forget to option the only safety kit you need a Tin Foil Hat.....thanks Dinford master.  ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: March-02-2013 at 7:56am
How true.... that has to be in the Dinford mission statement,  ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: March-02-2013 at 8:03am
Jim,Thanks for the heads up on correct wording in your territory.... I have so much to learn with a global brand.  ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: March-02-2013 at 8:07am
Shoo-sh..now Gary, we are not ready to lunch the Dinford # CCF 8200DV till we flooded the market with the base kit.  ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: March-02-2013 at 8:21am
I see with the feed back we now have a Global Brand on our hands,many here are Dinford experts.... Don't forget how better to show you care buy a new one for the one you love...she thinks you think of her  for once instead of the boat and you get a Dinford base Kit.Mothers Day here next week.....I wonder......  ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: KRoundy
Date Posted: March-03-2013 at 12:28pm
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I think a proper model number for this unit would be: Dinford CCF #2001. ------------- Previous: 1993 Electric Blue/Charcoal Ski Nautique Current: 2016 Ski Nautique 200 Open Bow |
Posted By: OverMyHead
Date Posted: March-03-2013 at 2:26pm
Here is the t-shirt ------------- For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats. 1987 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: March-03-2013 at 3:06pm
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That is too funny ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: March-03-2013 at 7:04pm
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Once again Roger you are a man who thinks Waaaaaaay outside of the box which is waaaaaay cool but I hope this box doesn't kill the cells that make you think that way! ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: March-04-2013 at 8:49am
Dave, great work on the Tee....The first Dinford Tee,what a great way to start the week....even the Dinford design team work over the weekend another Dinford master. ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: March-04-2013 at 8:54am
Kevin, Im happy if you won't to personalise the Dinford to your boat I just didn't won't to put one line over another.... ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: March-04-2013 at 8:56am
Billy, you haven't got time to look at this....get back to sanding your boat... ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: March-04-2013 at 9:02am
Thanks Tim for looking out for me....so far there are no hidden side affects.....  Have a great week guys....... ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-04-2013 at 9:08am
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------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: must_dash
Date Posted: March-04-2013 at 11:05am
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not sure on the profiling of the foil.... ------------- 1986 Martinique - sold When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice. |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: March-04-2013 at 11:24am
I guess we'll find out in a couple weeks! See you soon my friend!------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: March-04-2013 at 2:05pm
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What the heck is going on with the red polka dot footwear? ------------- |
Posted By: backfoot100
Date Posted: March-04-2013 at 2:30pm
All the brilliant ones are also eccentric. I'm sure he sleeps in his shop too. Like some kind of freakin' Einstein. That is awesome Roger!!!!! ------------- When people run down to the lake to see what's making that noise, you've succeeded. Eddie |
Posted By: fanofccfan
Date Posted: March-04-2013 at 2:30pm
at first i thought he was wearing the old "red laced hiking boots" that i had in 7th grade. love the idea for drying "wood" as seen in the aluminum foil apron picture. be careful that does not get in to far and dry itself out. |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: March-04-2013 at 4:05pm
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Elton John is shoeless. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: March-05-2013 at 7:06am
I should have taken off my 5m tape ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: March-05-2013 at 7:12am
Only a week for me till I'm in Florida... have a safe trip down Tim.------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: March-05-2013 at 7:21am
I'm spraying 9000 wooden Coat/trouser hangers in a white wash for a UK brand at the moment hope to finish today....gives you lots of time to think of things for 12 hours. ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: March-05-2013 at 7:28am
You have a keen eye Sir...Yes they are Salomon walking/hiking shoes...real nice on your feet if your on them all day.....the look maybe not for everyone ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: March-05-2013 at 7:38am
Thanks Eddie....real glad your coming to SJRR with your boat will be one of my treats on my trip...your right on sleeping in the shop some times....Einstein maybe a bit strong.. we all add to the site that's what makes it great ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: March-05-2013 at 7:47am
Now Now keep your shoe envy quiet Sir Elton John lives close to me next time he has a yard sale I will look out for you... ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: March-05-2013 at 7:54am
You will find Dinfords are great at killing bacteria too so rot spores will be zapped as well.  ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: March-07-2013 at 4:12pm
Just for reference this is what happens if you run a Dinford on full power for 10min none stop......this was green oak.....its dry now, Defrost setting is the way to go. ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-07-2013 at 8:47pm
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Roger, After I restored my 48 wood lathe, I wanted to try some green wood turning as I had never done it before plus the blanks are real cheap. You rough turn, microwave and then turn again to get it round again. Well after starting one on fire, I went back to dry seasoned wood!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: March-08-2013 at 8:28am
Pete, Yes many of the home wood turning community dry green wood rough turnings in microwaves too....RF/MW drying has been round for years, some kiln drying ovens for timber uses it too....I’m finding the Dinford quite handy for heating wood to bend (you may need to soak some woods it’s all down to moisture content) you can move back and forth along the stack of strips heating as the heat retains longer deep inside the wood stack......Its also setting most glues real quick. ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |