Quality Drying for Production

The methods and practices for insuring top-quality hardwood kiln-drying are outlined as follows: Take plenty of samples, be fussy about stacking and stickering, use the new FPL schedules, don’t depend entirely on kiln control instruments, and condition stock carefully for stress relief. A table is presented giving average drying times for various hardwoods and thicknesses of lumber. Costs may be estimated at about $1.10 per M feet per day in the kiln, plus direct labor and supervision.

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