We offer kiln drying for your custom lumber needs.
Making a bunk of wood for our kiln.
* Using 5 stickers for 8′ stock and 7 stickers for 12′ stock. * 8 foot bunks should be stacked no higher than 4 foot, 12 foot bunks 3 foot or less. * Stickers should be evenly spaced and lined up from top to bottom. * Bunks should end with a flat surface so bunks can be stacked easily. * When stickering multiple lengths, start with the long boards on the bottom, stagger the shorter boards from each end, you may need to use additional stickers. * Fresh wood must be aired dried, before it is placed in the kiln. * Dry days with a little wind, pine and other softwoods will be ready in a month or two. * Hardwoods like oak and ash should air dry for several months. * The thicker the wood, the longer it takes. * Thick walnut slabs can take 6 months to a couple of years before they are ready for the kiln. * Be patient, placing them in the kiln too soon will cause twisting and checking/cracking. |
When the wood moisture content is below 20% it is time to call Bain’s Mill and
make an appointment so we can slowly dry your wood in our kiln.
We are not excepting thick live edge slabs or mantles for drying at this time.