Popular Post Dknapp34 Posted August 4, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 Got a good craigslist score today. 5 slabs, each 2" thick, 18" wide, 9' long. Every single one is 100% clear. Not a single knot. Guy wanted $60 per slab, so I bought all 5 that he had. He had a smaller one that was maybe 10" wide for $20 so I took that too. Total cost $320. The only hook...it was green. So this will be my first time air drying lumber. Wasn't planning on air drying lumber, but for the price and how nice the wood looked, I had to do it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown craftsman Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Very good score get rid of the bark it will attract bugs. Aj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dknapp34 Posted August 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Yep, plan on taking care of that tomorrow. Was planning on using a drawknife that I bought several years ago and have never used. Not sure if that's the best way though. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Dang dude, nice score. I usually use an old chisel and mallet to get rid of the bark on mine but, it's already dried so don't know how hard that will be on green. Don't go out every day and look at these things cause your third grader will be driving before they dry, if you do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dknapp34 Posted August 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Yeah, waiting is going to suck. I called around looking for someone with a small kiln, but no luck. Guess I'll have plenty of time to figure out what I want to make. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Seal the ends after you get the bark off. You can do a lot of "feet up" photo's while waiting to use it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 I'd have been all over that too, great score! Also, like Richard said seal the ends, soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown craftsman Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 No don't have it kiln dried.Air dried walnut is a joy to work.Yes it will take time but you will be rewarded with a very stable wood and beautiful color. Thats been my experience with walnut from my friend in Oregon. Aj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dknapp34 Posted August 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Bark is gone and ends are painted. Just have to move the stack to a good spot in the backyard and wait. a. long. time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 22 minutes ago, Dknapp34 said: Bark is gone and ends are painted. Just have to move the stack to a good spot in the backyard and wait. a. long. time. I'd leave them outside for a year or so then find a place for them in the shop or basement. They'll never get below 12-15% MC outside. I'd make space for those boards at that quality and price. Fo shiz. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 I made a frame from 1x's that surround my slabs. I have corregated metal laying across the top and landscape fabric tacked around the sides to protect them from rain and allow airflow. They are stickered and up off the ground. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesrpankuch525 Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 I slab and sell slabs for a living don't know why you want to take the bark off I would leave it on. I will just fall off in the drying process depending on when the tree was cut down and slab. If you want to dry it in a kiln you can build a Frame with one by ones and put the lumber in it and cover it with six mill plastic and put a dehumidifier with a fan in there and that should only take about two weeks to three weeks to dry. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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