Kiln Drying Wood Diagram

Kiln chamber diagrams are also available.

Kiln drying wood diagram.

Click on any image to view a larger version. Review our complete range of lumber drying wood kilns below. This story originally appeared in american woodworker october 2006 issue 124. The ks solar kiln is a simple and economical system for starting to kiln dry lumber.

Kiln chamber diagrams are also available. We air dry for about one month then rack the wood in the kiln and use a dehumidifier and small fan. Drying times and kilns. The ks solar wood kiln is a simple and economical system for starting to kiln dry lumber.

This adage obviously only takes a few of the aforementioned variables into account but it s at least a rough starting point in understanding the time investment required in order to properly air dry lumber. The traditional rule of thumb for air drying lumber is to allow one year of drying time per inch of wood thickness. Purchase this back issue. October 2006 issue 124.

With care a solar kiln can dry wood pieces that are just about any shape or size. You can often dry mixed species and thicknesses in the same. The kiln is nearly air tight and the de humidifier drains through the floor. With the insulation we can use the kiln in the winter in ohio as the returned heat from the de humidifier and the fan motor are sufficient or we can add a small heater.