Drying & Storing Lumber: A Practical Guide for Woodworkers and Sawmillers: Master the Missing Step Between Milling and Building - Couverture souple

Harrow, Clint

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798283022000

Editeur : Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

Reactive Publishing

Master the Missing Step Between Milling and Building

Whether you're harvesting timber from your backyard or operating a small-scale sawmill, drying and storing your lumber properly is the difference between warped waste and beautiful, usable boards. In Drying & Storing Lumber, seasoned woodsman Clint Harrow delivers a practical, straight-talking guide to managing one of the most overlooked stages in the woodworking journey.

Learn how to air-dry lumber with minimal equipment, design efficient stacking systems, and use moisture meters like a pro. Dive into small-kiln construction plans, solar-drying setups, and climate control strategies for every season. With clear illustrations, real-world case studies, and hard-earned shop wisdom, this book empowers you to transform green wood into stable, work-ready lumber—without wasting time, money, or material.

Inside, you'll discover:

• Best practices for air-drying hardwoods and softwoods

• How to build your own solar or dehumidification kiln

• Mold, mildew, and insect prevention techniques

• Tips for monitoring moisture content accurately

• Stacking and sticker systems to reduce warping

• Long-term storage methods that protect your investment

Whether you're building furniture, cabins, or your legacy—this guide will make sure your lumber is ready when you are.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798283022000
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 438
• Éditeur: Schwartz Alice
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg