Kiln Drying Wood Diagram

The ks solar wood kiln is a simple and economical system for starting to kiln dry lumber.

Kiln drying wood diagram.

Kiln chamber diagrams are also available. Kiln drying is a standard practice in wood production mills and serves to efficiently bring green lumber moisture levels down to workable range moisture content levels that will not end in the myriad of problems that can be caused by excess moisture levels in wood. Kiln chamber diagrams are also available. The kiln is nearly air tight and the de humidifier drains through the floor.

With care a solar kiln can dry wood pieces that are just about any shape or size. Click on any image to view a larger version. Drying times and kilns. The traditional rule of thumb for air drying lumber is to allow one year of drying time per inch of wood thickness.

October 2006 issue 124. The ks solar kiln is a simple and economical system for starting to kiln dry lumber. Review our complete range of lumber drying wood kilns below. You can often dry mixed species and thicknesses in the same.

Download a free introduction to kiln drying guide that provides basic information on how to dry wood and the many advantages of drying your own lumber. This story originally appeared in american woodworker october 2006 issue 124. We air dry for about one month then rack the wood in the kiln and use a dehumidifier and small fan. Download a free introduction to kiln drying guide that provides basic information on how to dry wood and the many advantages of drying your own lumber.