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Old 04-06-2017, 10:18 AM   #567
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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce View Post
I assume the kiln is small, I mean like not big enough for 8' ft planks. Probably the sizes that would fit your kiln would fit in an oven.
Kiln drying requires a low heat and moving air to carry the moisture away. It's much faster than air drying and the time varies with the species. The finish moisture content also depends on what the wood is going to be used for.
I figure I can season fresh wood, for use as fire wood, by kiln drying it? Good point about the air circulation, though. Not sure how I'd accomplish that.
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