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Drying Wood products should be dried to the correct moisture content for best results. This is closely related to the utilization of a correct frying procedure that is carried out under proper conditions. Water is found free in cellular cavities of the tree as well as in a diffused state in cell walls. During drying, the free water is lost first. The fibers stay saturated and swollen until a humidity level slightly below of approximately 30% is reached. Beyond this point, drying caused a step-wise shrinkage. As wood dries. it changes shape based on its cross section. Drying Methods Drying may