Lumber drying is an attractive valued-added business with plenty of opportunities for well run, small- and medium-sized drying operations. The most important issue is the cost of drying we dry lumber ...

Oftentimes, hardwood lumber drying begins with exposure to an uncontrolled outside environment in a process called air drying. At times, loss of quality in this process can be in excess of 10 percent.

We all know lumber comes from trees, but trees were not designed for lumber. Man has to take something that naturally grows in a cylindrical shape, dry it out and make it rectangular. It’s a peculiar ...

This workshop provides practical knowledge about how to effectively kiln dry wood, and focuses on the science behind related wood properties and drying processes. This workshop is sponsored by the ...

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Once upon a time, a woodworker met another woodworker who happened to have a tree business. They struck a deal stating that the first woodworker would dry the sawn boards provided by the second and ...

Choosing the best firewood to burn in your home fireplace comes down to wood type and factors like its heat output, its dryness, its source, and, of course, cost. When you see signs for firewood for ...

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday that a Williamsburg, Massachusetts, wood business will be getting $300,000 to find a better way to dry wood. Lashway Lumber Inc. will ...