Emill71 Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Ive got a project to make 6x3x3 sticker stands out of Juniper to next to retailers cash registers. They want them to have a live edge look and feel so I'm using branches. The problem I'm running into is the only juniper i have on hand is wet still ready wet drying for next years heating. I was wondering if i could put these small logs it in the oven to dry it out a little. My hope is to get some of the moisture out. Has anyone tried this? if so do you have any advice? temp and time? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 wrong tool for the job. drying is done at low temps over a long period of time on a table specific to a species over a specific humidity gradient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emill71 Posted October 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 So what could I use to dry these out faster than air drying? Homemade, inexpensive or something I already own if possible? Little Chief smoker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMarcel Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 I'd call a sawyer to see if any use or know of a vacuum kiln in your area. You might be able to piggy-back your load on the next batch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emill71 Posted October 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Thanks Paul Marcel, that is a good idea. I'll have to poke around and see what i can find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emill71 Posted October 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 What do you think about this homemade Kiln? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayWC Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Or...pack them in a pile of dry sawdust. That will wick a lot of the moisture out of the pieces much faster than air drying. If needed, change out the sawdust part way through the drying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jHop Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 The solar kiln is a home-made option, but I don't know how long it takes for this to work. I know it looks a lot like a greenhouse, but that's about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 I always wondered if a vacuum bag and pump could be used somehow to dry wood. Lower air pressure lowers the boiling point of the moisture. Bet it woudn't set the sap so that could be an issue..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Emill that method in the video would work very well, thats exactly the kind of kiln you could make, and dry small quanities of lumber. There are two more things that I can think of that might make your kiln more efficient, a circulation fan, and maybe a dehumidifier. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_seth Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 What do you think about this homemade Kiln? . I think this is your best option. I tried placing wood in the oven before and the result were nasty. http://www.woodtalkonline.com/uploads/emoticons/default_smile.png' alt=':)'> - Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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