I recently experimented with a 1x1x2 block of dry cedar wood. I submerged it in a chemical bath and used a vacuum chamber for about 3 hours to allow the chemicals to soak in. I've heard that I should wait for the bubbles to stop and then wait even longer, but when I checked after 3 hours, the wood was still floating. Does this mean that the chemicals didn't penetrate properly?
2 Answers
What exactly were you trying to achieve with the chemicals? If you share that, it might help figure out why the wood is still buoyant. It’s possible that not all types of chemicals work the same way with wood.
It sounds like the wood might not have absorbed the chemicals as intended. Sometimes, even with a vacuum, the wood can trap air, which prevents the chemicals from fully penetrating. You could try running the process for a longer time or even using a different method to ensure thorough saturation.