How much dimensional change should you expect?
These figures represent possible width change in 12 inches of lumber when moisture content is reduced from 10 percent to 5 percent. Figures are for plain-sawn unless indicated otherwise.
Species | Dimensional Change |
---|---|
Ash | 10/64″ |
Basswood | 10/64″ |
Beech | 14/64″ |
Butternut | 8/64″ |
Cherry | 9/64″ |
Hard Maple | 12/64″ |
Hickory | 11/64″ |
Oak, Red and White plain-sawn | 11/64″ |
Oak, Red and White quarter-sawn | 7/64″ |
Oak, Red and White rift-sawn | 7/64″ |
Pecan | 11/64″ |
Soft Maple | 9/64″ |
Walnut | 10/64″ |
Yellow Birch | 12/64″ |
Yellow Poplar | 9/64″ |