How-To
How To Dry Lumber
A seasoned sawyer reveals his secrets for drying lumber in a kiln or in the open air
Learn the secrets to drying lumber in this video hosted by author and furniture maker Mario Rodriguez. We traveled to Worcester, Penn., to the mini mill of Dave and Carol Spacht, for a comprehensive overview of the drying process. The video explains how a kiln works, how to build your own kiln for kiln drying lumber, how to air dry lumber, in addition to a handful of tips on how to dry wood that only a seasoned sawyer can reveal.
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Additional Reading
- Dry Your Own Lumber
- Air-Drying Lumber
- Seasoned Wood: What You Need to Know
- Building a Solar Kiln
- Drying Freshly Cut Lumber
- Drying Small Parts in Your Oven
- Using a Portable Bandsaw Mill
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