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"No Cost" Way To Dry Lumber
More and more people are sawing their own lumber with mini-mills. But once it's cut, how do you dry it?
  If you can't justify your own kiln, you might like this idea from Bill Reeks, Cromwell, Ky., who's well-known for his do-it-yourself bandsaw mills.
  Reeks says you can put together a "no cost" kiln anywhere with some plastic and a dehumidifier. Just stack fresh-cut wood together and wrap the stack tightly with plastic. Black is best because it'll help heat up the pile. Then put a dehumidifier under the plastic so it's sucking in air from around the stack and sucking out the water.
  Reeks says it might take a little longer than a commercial kiln but it'll cost thousands less.
  Another way to do it is to buy an old school bus, seal it up, and paint it black. Then put a dehumidifier inside, or a set of blower fans.
  Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Bill Reeks Sawmills, 7104 U.S. Hwy 231 S, Cromwell, Ky. 42333 (ph 270 274-3361).


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2006 - Volume #30, Issue #2