you can save electricity by cutting your timber “proud”, let it dry, warp/twist, grow mold, etc. and then near the time of actual use you put it back on the mill and make final cuts. Mold is easy to hand planer off but bigger twisting may not be overcome by planing. I cut 6x6s initially as a 8x8 (or as close to that as possible), let then season covered overhead-only outside for at least one year, then cut to final dimension when I want to use it. My timber is clean, straight, stable and dry when actually used.
Howdy y’all- good information. I lived in Florida for a while and I understand the humidity there. Here in Arkansas we have quite a bit of humidity to deal with. Thanks for sharing. God bless
Timbor...a professional grade powder mix that will kill mold and prevent it from returning (unlike bleach which does NOT kill mold) and prevent wood consuming insects. Mix it with water and spray on, don't need a respirator.
Thank you very much, I am planning on building a drying shed and you just saved me from making a mistake by closing the walls in. I did not consider the lack of circulation that would cause.
Just found your channel. I like your content and subscribed. Good luck with it. Beautiful slabs. I s the one that has the pith running through it stable enough to use or do you cut it into dimensional lumber?
Pretty good! my question is that most folks i know will build their cabin with green beams, as it is easier to complete all of the joinery ? jut wondering
Humility is stronger than humidity!
you can save electricity by cutting your timber “proud”, let it dry, warp/twist, grow mold, etc. and then near the time of actual use you put it back on the mill and make final cuts. Mold is easy to hand planer off but bigger twisting may not be overcome by planing. I cut 6x6s initially as a 8x8 (or as close to that as possible), let then season covered overhead-only outside for at least one year, then cut to final dimension when I want to use it. My timber is clean, straight, stable and dry when actually used.
Howdy y’all- good information. I lived in Florida for a while and I understand the humidity there. Here in Arkansas we have quite a bit of humidity to deal with. Thanks for sharing. God bless
Timbor...a professional grade powder mix that will kill mold and prevent it from returning (unlike bleach which does NOT kill mold) and prevent wood consuming insects. Mix it with water and spray on, don't need a respirator.
That’s another great idea. Mold has been my enemy.
i would stick a dehumidifier in the barn to
Good info, new to milling and storing. Thank you.
Very useful information. Thank you! Wish you were making more videos!
I had the exact same problem, and had no idea what I was looking at. Thanks for the info!
After building my mill and a year of cutting , here in dryish Southern California, i decided I should have built the kiln when I built the mill.
Great information! About to start milling, and I did not know this. Thanks
Thank you very much, I am planning on building a drying shed and you just saved me from making a mistake by closing the walls in. I did not consider the lack of circulation that would cause.
Thanks
Just found your channel. I like your content and subscribed. Good luck with it. Beautiful slabs. I s the one that has the pith running through it stable enough to use or do you cut it into dimensional lumber?
Just use a planer on the lumber. It’ll clean up. Looks like your lumber is cut fat anyway.
Pretty good! my question is that most folks i know will build their cabin with green beams, as it is easier to complete all of the joinery ? jut wondering
I can add a loud shout-out to the Forestry Forum also!
Where have you been? I keep waiting for a new video...
I like your thumb nail
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