Kirt,
<< But it is much simpler (and I suspect much more
"paleo") to dry foods at room temp in the (albiet manmade) wind. >>
Lately I've been thinking about building a similar one to use my existing
trays outside in the sun. Build a wood frame and attach some little $2 fans
from CVS or someplace, stick in my trays, and let the sun beat down it's LIFE
upon the meat...
I'll call it Essene Meat Bread... :)
Aaron