Drying riser blocks

[dcmeckel]

What is the best way to dry smaller pieces of wood,say 2x2x20? Ijust bought a few pieces of Ziricote,Macass. Ebony,and of course it's covered with wax.So i'm wondering what is the best way to get these pieces dry? Thanks for any help,
David;Jasper Bows

[Mike Most]

Ive gotten a couple pieces of bacote from the local hardwood supplier the same way, and just cut it up and glued it in, I have not had any issues, but then I didnt put a moisture meter on it either.... my 2 cents

[Mike/Columbia Basin]

Some use their oven but you gotta be careful, too dry and it will crack.

[Holm-Made]

Best thing to do is check them with a moisture meter to see where they are at.  I'm sure they are 18% plus and you are stuck with them for awhile.  If you try to force dry them, they will check badly.  Just taking the wax off them in a dry climate, they will probably check within a week or two.  

I never buy wood that is not under 12%, and never covered in wax.  It has to be under 10% for me to use it in a riser, preferably 8-9%. Now that you have it I would wait until your most humid season then take the wax off and let it dry for a year.  Just my 2 cents.  Good luck, Chad