What is a Wood Kiln and How Does it Work?
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- Опубліковано 20 лют 2019
- In this video we describe what a wood kiln is and how it works. We take a look into a fully functional wood kiln. Cory describes how the process of wood drying occurs and how he came up with this design.
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Thanks for the education. I start a job next week for a Kiln drying company for lumber. Now I can go and have a general idea of how things will work. The video was very helpful, thanks
That is one slick setup!!!!
brilliant! thank you for being so creative and inventive. i appreciate the learning and enjoy watching this video, very much.
Very interesting! Enjoying the series. Have to get up there one day on the weekend when your around for some wood for a few small projects and picture frames I want to make. Keep the videos coming!
Awesome set Up, New to your Channel and will Keep Watching, keep the Video’s coming !
Thx’s
thank you, very informative!
Very educational, job well done, thank you.....
I’ve never been someone’s 1000th subscriber before. Thanks for the helpful information. I’ll be building a kiln soon.
great work explaining this! I hope the video brings you a lot of business
Great job guys, greetings from Poland 😁👍
Thanks!
Great video, that was some good looking walnut. I really liked the way you guys unload the kiln, nice total setup. I just milled some walnut of my own, I'll be getting a video out of that in a couple days, I just subbed. I hope to see more exciting videos from you all.
Jason, do you still have your sawmill?
Great job guys, greetings from Germany :)
We have the same kiln set up, nice video.
You have a similar V rail system? Thanks.
I liked this vid, u got a new subscriber!
This was a fantastic video and I love hearing from happy Nyle customers! We want to be known for the best customer service and equipment in the industry. The winch system is definitely a nice touch!
wow thanks so much for your time in the r@d .can yout tell me who sells the heater-dehumitifer combo
Nice video thanks for sharing. Do you put the wood in a place where it can’t soak up any moisture afterward?
Nice video and setup how many board feet will the 40 container hold.
Could you give some more information on the track system and wheels please
Love the track system!! Would you be willing to share how you built it? We are looking at building something similar.
The floor system and V rails look great. Love to know more. Thanks.
How long do you let the wood rest after it gets out of the kiln?
I have the same loader here at my mill, Cat IT28F, and I have yet to see one here in the north that has the washer fluid cap…that’s on IT28F’s and 928F’s they’re all missing that cap, I contend they came from the factory like that!!
Great video guys. But please take one suggestion: place a windsock on your camera microphone.
whatss the ratio of dollar amount of kiln dried wood produced per year per kiln verses the complete cosl of the kiln, railroad tracks, etc. Better put how many years will it take to pay off the kiln and make a profit.
Hi. Very nice setup. I’m wondering what you used for the interior walls??
Thank you.
Looks like a reefer insulated box.
Where did you get your v wheels for your kiln cart? Thanks for the video!
First of all very informative video,l really enjoyed it,l have a question,you said 3 weeks for the walnut,do you run the dehumidifier the full 3 weeks?because l have elm and locust in my kiln,l ran it for 2 weeks and the dehumidifier pulled out like 14 gals of water,the moisture level in the wood is 14 to 16% however that's it,no more water is pulled out,someone said just leave the fans running with heat blowing for the next week or so,but why is no more water being pulled out?
There are too many unknowns to be specific, but Ill try to give some generalities and hopefully it will help you. It sounds like the area you are drying in and the wood has reached an equilibrium. 14 - 16 % is generally that area depending on your climate. If you want to get it lower, I would suggest adding heat, another dehumidifier , more air circulation with fans or all of the above.
nice video, nice rail system, I am looking for wheels and bearings to fab one, any suggestions on where to purchase wheels? thankd
Nice Kiln . What are the exterior and interior dimensions ? Think you said 6 fans ? Thanks .
What casters did you use for your track. What is their weight rating?
I noticed you're not using any vents. Have you noticed any issues with the kiln overheating? I'm currently in the process of constructing a kiln and I'm not sure if I need to vent it or not. It seems to be counterintuitive to install them after I've spent so much effort insulating and air sealing the chamber.
Hello, This idea of this Kiln is very original, I may like to do one for my own here in Costa Rica, I am wondering where can I buy a heater unit that can work with gas or solar panels
Exotic Wood Costa Rica if you are in Costa Rica , build a solar kiln ? Get a hoop greenhouse and let the sun be your heat source. Or use a wood stove to cure the lumber...
Make it to Shawna
Is the air how is the temp produced
Do you oven dry test? If no y not?
What temp do you start your pine? I have had some warping with my pine, am I drying to fast, or sucking out the moisture to fast?
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How long has this wood been air drying before putting it in the kiln ? I've been researching this I'm still green on knowledge . Love this set up. I'm looking to make a smaller version for some real hard wood .
Anywhere from a couple weeks to a couple of months.
years. and it's not economical for small business.
Do you store your dry lumber in a building that is temperature controlled? Because if you didn't it would absorb moisture again.
Are you running propane or natural gas?
And what do you charge to dry lumber for a customer?
how can i find more detail about this machine?
What is the brand and model number of the dehumidifier/dry that you are using this 40' container. I am building the same setup. Thanks...MG
The unit is a Nile L200. Thanks for watching.
how much electricity does it require? I mean the financial cost per day or week?>
When do you sterilize and take it up to 150 deg at the start or at the end of the drying process?
R Smith at the end
Operation got real when you pulled out that forklift that cost more than most houses.
What size container and what is the model number on the Nile unit . Thanks .Looking to do something like this .
caught the container size on my second view
The nile unit is a L200. Thanks for watching.
Does the wood always have to be air dried first and for how long? Since the kiln is a controllable atmosphere, can you go from the mill directly to kiln if you slow down the process initially? I can never get a consistent answer on this thanks
Wood can go directly from the mill to the kiln. Some woods respond better to air drying first. But yes you can go directly to the kiln.
Thanks
I know someone else asked, but there hasn’t been an answer yet. Do you air dry your lumber before you put in the kiln? If so, how long?
Yes we do depends on species. Anywhere from a couple weeks to a couple of months.
You guy are in Pennsylvania?
Does the kiln run 24/7. What is the average electric cost per kiln
Yes it does run 24/7 and the electric cost is very expensive but it does fluctuate depending on the season.
This dude is probably making bank in 2021 lol
I have a small 20x40 pole barn that is partially converted to a living space. There is no heater, but it has a 600cfm exhaust fan and it is fully insulated.
Could I add a large fan and dry my lumber in it?
I greatly appreciate any response. 🙏
Wow, a kiln in a shipping container
Does any one know about kiln drying for firewood. If yes, explain
I have a 20” steel container with double barrel wood stove. 1/2” reflective back insulation. 2 24” fans well dry 3 crates or Facecord’s in a week or less. It has got as high as 200 degrees we normally keep it at 150 to 100 24/7
how much is that stack of wood worth that you pulled out of the kiln?
Wood Is sold by the board ft. One board ft equals 12 by 12 by 1 inch for a total of 144 cubic inches. However you wanna dice it ...144 cubic inches is equal to one board ft. Walnut typically sells for 2.50 u.s. dollars/ bd.ft. (green) or undried.
$4.50 to $6.50 bd ft. Dried. Specialty cut or decorative cut walnut can fetch as much as $10 to $12 board ft. These are crotch, or bookend match pieces or decorative grain patterns.
Birdseye Maple, English white Birch, Epee, Mahogany,Teak...all can be pricey but give wonderful results.
Hi
Is there actually info on a wood kiln because it seems to be 99% about timber??
What do you guys charge customers to dry their wood in your kiln?
Wood drying
the fisheye hurts the final shot IMO. great vid tho, thank you.
Very nice idea but You waisted a lot of extra money on insulation that created less efficiency. 2x6 wall is only wide enough for r19. r38 requires a 13 1/2” space. Compressing fiberglass makes it almost useless
Doing good until the 11:45 mark! Dude, you have REAL men watching this, trying to learn how to build a kiln. We could give two sh*ts about "doing our part" to save the environment! Running gas chainsaws (pumping filth into the air), running a kiln 24/7/365 doesn't sound too "eco-friendly!" Do preach, teach!!!
Electric chainsaws exist, dehumidifiers are electric as well. Technically this could all be done on solar/wind and be completely green.
@@jackkatogh , Spot dude! If this clown wants to do “his” part, do on brotha! We don’t/want to hear someone preaching about saving anything! Save that for children!!!
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How big is the unit to discharge humidity? Drying unit, how much humidity handles?
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Very nice idea but You waisted a lot of extra money on insulation that created less efficiency. 2x6 wall is only wide enough for r19. r38 requires a 13 1/2” space. Compressing fiberglass makes it almost useless
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