Do we have a wood kiln for drying wood?

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Someone (I forgot who) told me we have a place to dry out wood quickly. I have a hazy recollection about a special microwave or something?

Does DMS have anything like this? If yes, where? Does it require training? Etc. etc…

Thanks.

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there is a small toaster oven in CA on top of the cubbies to the right of the TV.

Check with @Lordrook for the particulars on proper usage. If you start a fire in CA, we’re gonna be mad.

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If you are looking to dry out some smaller wood pieces for stabilizing then yes the toaster oven in CA can be used, however we don’t have a dehumidification wood kiln. They’re really large and expensive. Like $10-50k expensive.

There’s a lumber yard in north Denton that does have one and I understand they charge a decent fee to dry out full slabs.

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The powder coating oven in Metal Shop can be used for drying wood.

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Hi,

How would we go about doing this?

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Its not as simple as just putting the wood in an oven for a few hours. If you dry it too fast it will warp and check.

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The one in Sanger charged about $300 for 10 slabs about 36" x 10’. Their kiln is huge. Basically a barn oven. It sat for about 2.5 mos. and went from ~20% to about ~9% moisture content.

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If you have room, you can diy a solar kiln for not much money. DIY solar wood kiln in your favorite search engine will start you down the rabbit hole.

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@Lloyd_Plum might have some kiln drying services available as well.

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@Lloyd_Plum has a kiln, it looks about 12’ x 8’ x 8’. Also I’ve used microwaves to dry bowls. 30 seconds on, 5 minute cool down, repeat 3-4 times until dry. DO NOT TELL MY WIFE I DO THIS, it’s probably not a good idea.

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We used to have an “extra” oven in the garage. Previous owners had kept the oven after a remodel and put it in a cabinet in the garage. Super helpful at Thanksgiving.

It was awesome for drying out kindling. I’d split a few logs from a firewood purchase and put them in the garage oven at about 180 and leave it there for several hours. Wife was also not pleased.

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Usable space is about 14’x5’x5’. Plano Mill - Kiln

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