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    Drying wood in a tent
    Recommendations on how to use the sun's rays and a plastic tent to dry lumber. November 7, 2001

    Home dehumidifier for drying lumber
    Can a home dehumidifier be used to kiln dry lumber? January 31, 2001

    Dehumidifiers and Lumber Storage
    A dehumidifier in the storage room will keep lumber at the proper moisture content, and will do no harm. December 6, 2012

    Don't send a home dehumidifier -- to do a commercial kiln's work
    Are domestic dehumidifiers adaptable for use in drying small quantities of lumber? March 12, 2000

    Residential Dehumidifiers for Kiln Drying
    You need an industrial model to dry wood — the homeowner version is not built for it. November 8, 2007

    Kiln Drying with a Household Dehumidifier
    Rigging up a homeowner-type dehumidifier to dry small amounts of wood may be cheaper to begin with, but has practical limitations. April 11, 2008

    Why Insulate a Solar Kiln?
    A long discussion delving into the mechanics of how a solar kiln creates proper conditions for drying wood. January 28, 2014

    Troubleshooting a Dehumidifier Kiln
    A newly acquired (but secondhand) dehumidifier kiln has some performance issues, and the Sawing and Drying forum offers advice. March 26, 2013

    Home-Built Dehumidification Kilns
    Here's a long discussion of small, inexpensive dehumidifier kiln design, including a consideration of the fire risks involved. September 17, 2012

    Whether to Run a Dehumidifier in a Solar Kiln
    Solar kilns usually run too hot to be suitable for a dehumidification approach. Correct venting is the key. January 17, 2011

    Solar and Dehumidifier Kiln in Winter
    Thoughts on how to improve the poor performance of a solar drying kiln during winter. December 31, 2012

    Micro-Scale De-Humidifier Wood Drying
    How to cobble together a miniature dehumidifier wood-drying kiln. September 17, 2008

    Kiln Operation - The Wood Doctor Collection of Articles at WOODWEB
    Kiln Operation - The Wood Doctor Collection of Articles at WOODWEB

    Kiln Construction - The Wood Doctor Collection of Articles at WOODWEB
    Kiln Construction - The Wood Doctor Collection of Articles at WOODWEB

    Sizing Up Dehumidifier Kilns
    Thoughts on the objective characteristics to consider when evaluating which dehumidifier kiln is right for you. April 11, 2008

    Home DH for drying lumber
    Home dehumidifiers versus bought kilns for drying wood. September 2, 2002

    Fan Motor Switch Tripping Problem in a Dehumidifier Kiln
    Troubleshooting a fan performance issue in a dehumidifier kiln. October 15, 2010

    Making a Drying Kiln from an Insulated Truck Body
    This conversation touches on the quantity of heat needed to dry a load of wood, the advantage of using a dehumidifier, and the possible issues with corrosion. April 18, 2015

    Heat Control in a Dehumidifier Kiln
    Understanding how supplemental heating and the compressor's heating effect interact in a dehumidifier kiln. February 15, 2009

    Power Vent Systems on a Dehumidifier Kiln
    Comments on the practicality of automatic powered vent louvers on a dehumidifier kiln. March 31, 2008

    Dehumidifier Kiln Advice
    Detailed conversation about building, equipping, and operating a dehumidifier kiln to dry lumber. September 10, 2007

    Dehumidifier Kiln Chamber Size
    A discussion of constructing the drying box to fit the dehumidifier capacity and the intended lumber dimensions and quantity to be dried. October 26, 2011

    Adding Fans to a Dehumidifier Kiln
    Is it worth it to exceed the design air circulation in a dehumidifier kiln? By the numbers, probably not. May 15, 2012

    Controls and Venting for a Dehumidifier Kiln
    Advice on controlling the conditions in a dehumidifier kiln. August 1, 2011

    Cargo Container Dehumidifier Kiln
    Where to put the dehumidifier in a cargo-container drying kiln? January 29, 2009

    Drying Rates and Settings in a Dehumidifier Kiln
    How to understand your dehumidifier kiln's capacity and drying rate. December 6, 2012

    Dehumidification Versus Cooling for a Wood Shop
    An undersized air conditioner will dehumidify effectively as it cools the shop. August 24, 2008

    Home-Built Dehumidifying Kilns
    Practical issues and concerns with building a drying kiln that uses an off-the-shelf dehumidifier or a salvaged commercial air conditioner instead of air venting. July 13, 2006

    Furniture Shipping and Tropical Moisture Issues
    Shipping from the tropics to the temperate zone, how do people deal with humidity changes? Here are some thoughts and possible solutions. November 8, 2007

    Dehumidifier Kiln "Hanging Up"
    Dehumidifier kilns sometimes stall as moisture content readings get closer to the target. An extra shot of heat can help a lot. July 3, 2008

    Wood Drying Conditions and Musical Instrument Sound Quality
    Instrument makers, musicians, and sawing and drying pros discuss whether kiln-dried or air-dried wood affect the way a musical instrument sounds. February 14, 2010

    Using Outdoor Cold for Drying Dehumidification
    Unlike a powered dehumidifier, a cold kiln wall dumps heat to the outdoors, and so expends energy just as venting does. Here's a long discussion of alternatives to heat for kiln drying, and why they're mostly not practical. April 10, 2007

    "Safe Drying Rate" and a Dehumidifier Kiln
    A discussion of how to apply "safe drying rate" calibrations with a home-built dehumidifying kiln. January 27, 2007

    Setting Pitch in a Dehumidifier Kiln
    DH kilns may not reach the temperatures required to set pitch in wood. Be careful of CO poisoning when supplying supplemental heat. December 11, 2007

    Sycamore Drying Schedule
    Advice on a drying schedule for Sycamore in a dehumidifier kiln. August 8, 2008

    Troubleshooting Drying Stress
    Some general instruction about the causes of drying stress for the owner of a dehumidifier kiln. April 2, 2013

    Humidity, Temperature, Wood Moisture Content, and Wood Movement
    Basic technical information and an extended discussion of the way wood expands and contracts in response to changes in temperature and humidity. November 13, 2009

    Pricing for Kiln Drying Lumber
    Here are pictures of a drying kiln building under construction, with commentary on how to charge for drying wood with a dehumidifier kiln. December 8, 2012

    Monitoring Progress in a Dehumidifier Kiln
    Collecting and measuring the removed water is not a reliable way to gauge drying progress, especially when drying mixed thicknesses of wood. June 4, 2012

    Ideal Humidity in a Wood Shop
    Indoor humidity levels correspond with wood moisture content. Here's advice on humidity control. October 26, 2012

    Is Dehumidifier Kiln Wastewater Safe?
    Don't assume that it's safe to dump kiln water to the environment. There could be some contamination. March 10, 2008

    Air-Dried Oak for Furniture
    In theory, kiln-drying is better; but people have successfully made furniture from air-dried hardwood. April 20, 2011

    Building Your Own Spray Room -- On a Budget
    Technical advice and alternatives for a small operator building a new shop. February 25, 2005

    Converting A Shipping Container to a Drying Kiln
    Design, construction, and operation info from folks who've done it. February 26, 2005

    Cabinet Warranty In Unfinished Buildings
    Covering yourself against damage caused by humidity and temperature. April 10, 2005

    Drying Wood in a Shipping-Container Kiln
    Insights on using a dehumidifier kiln built from a shipping container. December 11, 2007

    A Detached Solar Collector for a Lumber Drying Kiln
    A discussion of whether to add a detached solar collector to an insulated drying shed, or to use a dehumidifier instead. January 28, 2014

    Controlling Overheating in a Dehumidifying Kiln
    How to cool off a dehumidifier kiln that is overheating just from the compressor heat. March 4, 2009

    Drying Schedule for Red Oak
    Advice for a kiln operator on drying rates and humidity and heat settings for drying Red Oak in a dehumidifier kiln. October 3, 2009

    Wood Properties - The Wood Doctor Collection of Articles at WOODWEB
    Wood Properties - The Wood Doctor Collection of Articles at WOODWEB

    Wood Engineering - The Wood Doctor Collection of Articles at WOODWEB
    Wood Engineering - The Wood Doctor Collection of Articles at WOODWEB

    Solar Kiln Designs 2 -- Solar Heated, Lumber Dry Kiln Designs - Part 2
    An in depth article by Gene Wengert and Luiz Carlos Oliveira

    Wood Panel Shrinkage and Bare-Wood Witness Lines
    A discussion of how to prevent or repair the tell-tale bare wood lines that may appear on the edge of stained door panels in dry winter conditions. April 29, 2011

    Stickering Wood in the Basement
    Getting wood to dry in a cellar is problematic. July 18, 2008

    Shipping Container for Dehumidifier Kiln: Big Enough?
    Thoughts on converting a shipping container to a kiln. December 8, 2012

    Indoor Humidity and Wood Moisture Content
    A discussion with data, about typical indoor humidity levels and the corresponding effect on wood moisture content. October 13, 2010

    From Log to Furniture
    A newcomer has logs and wants to make some furniture. The sawmill forum has advice for him. January 14, 2013

    Making Furniture from Air-Dried Oak?
    A beginner asks about drying wood for use in rustic furniture. April 20, 2011

    Mobile Wood-Burning Kiln
    Is a wood-fired, movable lumber drying kiln feasible? Here are some ideas. July 13, 2006

    Marketing Spalted Pecan
    Beautifully figured spalted Pecan wood is a valuable material, but the niche market is a little tricky to sell in. May 9, 2007

    Finish Turns White When Applied
    A clock-maker learns to fight the milky-white blush that comes from finishing in cool, humid conditions. December 6, 2011

    Firewood kiln
    Methods and facilities used to dry firewood. November 26, 2001

    Humidity and Conversion Varnish Cure Time
    Dehumidifying, air-conditioning, or heat drying can speed CV cure times during muggy weather. October 26, 2005

    Drying with Moderate Heat
    Here's info on how various types of wood will respond to conditions in a home-built drying room that doesn't get much warmer than 120°F. There's a useful lecture here on how case-hardening occurs. May 16, 2008

    Controlling Mildew in Air-Drying Lumber
    Surface mildew in a stack of boards being air-dried should respond to some dehumidification in the space. April 15, 2012

    Checking Moisture and Achieving MC Targets
    Higher moisture near the core has a lumber dryer doubting his moisture meter, but drying conditions are the more likely concern. September 6, 2010

    Dehumidifier Kiln Drying and Insects
    Cooler temperatures in a DH kiln aren't a reliable way to kill all insects, but the dryness will get some of them. May 18, 2010

    Drying Beech in a Dehumidifier Kiln
    Beech needs an aggressive drying schedule, similar to Oak or hard Maple. January 25, 2013

    Control Issues in a Dehumidifier Kiln
    If you run the kiln too hot, a safety cutoff may shut down your compressor, interfering with the drying process. April 27, 2007

    Air Drying Lumber - The Wood Doctor Collection of Articles at WOODWEB
    Air Drying Lumber - The Wood Doctor Collection of Articles at WOODWEB

    Lumber Storage - The Wood Doctor Collection of Articles at WOODWEB
    Lumber Storage - The Wood Doctor Collection of Articles at WOODWEB

    Start-Up Manufacturing Millwork
    It's harder than a beginner might think to make money producing mouldings on a shoestring. Old hands discuss the hard truths in this thread. April 4, 2011

    Solar Kiln Designs 1 -- Solar Heated, Lumber Dry Kiln Designs - Part 1
    An in depth article by Gene Wengert and Luiz Carlos Oliveira

    Troubleshooting Cupped Flooring over a Heated Slab
    Here's a long discussion about cupped wood flooring over a slab. aJune 12, 2014

    Troubleshooting Shrinkage Cracks in a Veneer Tabletop
    Water-based glue may have caused expansion, then shrinkage, leading to gaps between the veneer pieces. June 10, 2006

    Troubleshooting Veneer Shrinkage
    A waterbased adhesive may be causing freshly applied veneer to swell on application, then shrink within a few days. July 24, 2006

    Spray Room Cleaning and Hygeine
    For a quality finish you need a clean shop and spray room. Here's advice on getting there. January 2, 2012

    Wood Floor Over Concrete Cupping Problem
    Wood floors over concrete can be prone to problems. Here's an example. April 4, 2011

    Quality Control for Picture Frames
    The fine art of woodworking: a discussion of wood choices, moisture control, and other key issues involved in creating picture frames that will be stable in service.June 12, 2014

    Shop Temperature and Wood Machining
    Is it okay not to heat the wood shop at night? Could be, but humidity changes are a potential problem. August 26, 2008

    Using Beech to Build Cabinets
    It's a beautiful wood, but is American Beech too unstable for cabinets? Not necessarily, say those who've tried it. August 21, 2006

    Shop-Drying Eucalyptus
    Thoughts on how to dry and condition Eucalyptus for use in a table top. December 31, 2012

    Whether to Locate Furniture Shop in the Basement
    Cheap heat and convenience are up sides, but insurance could be a worry. April 20, 2011

    Storing Maple in Partially Dried Condition
    A woodworker gets advice on the feasibility of maintaining wood at 25% moisture content for use in drying operations. January 8, 2010

    Sawing wood for house-framing
    The basics of sawing and drying lumber to by used in constructing a house. January 3, 2001

    Split Log Fireplace Mantels
    Tips and techniques for log peeling, seasoning, and installing for a split-log mantelpiece. February 17, 2006

    Stored Lumber, Ambient Moisture, and Lumber Moisture Content Changes
    Kiln-dried lumber stored in a non-conditioned space will equilibrate with the natural relative humidity conditions of the ambient air. April 21, 2011

    Solar or dehumidification kiln?
    A discussion of the merits of two types of kilns for lumber processing. March 12, 2000

    Equipment needed for one-man startup
    Advice on budgeting and buying machinery for a new custom cabinet shop. December 12, 2000

    Outdoor wood furnaces
    Experiences with outdoor "water stove" heating systems. March 20, 2001

    Forced-Air Shop Heat Versus Radiant Heating
    A few thoughts on the effect different heating system types have on comfort for people, and conditions for wood or machinery. April 10, 2008

    Fan Speed for Solar Kilns
    Advice on maintaining appropriate air flow over the stack in a solar drying kiln. March 26, 2013

    Milling for shares
    Sawyers discuss the practicality and profitability of share-cutting. March 4, 2002

    Indoor Wood Shrinkage and Expansion
    A learned discussion of the way building interior humidity causes dimensional change in wood. December 1, 2005

    Pros and Cons of a Basement Workshop
    Woodworkers share experiences with home-based woodshops. March 12, 2006

    Mixed-Species Loads and Moisture Equalization
    Kiln-drying Spruce and Fir together creates difficulty, because they dry at radically different rates and because there is moisture transfer between boards. June 13, 2014

    Is Vacuum Dried Wood Stronger?
    With so many variables to control, it's hard to be sure whether any particular drying system gives better results in terms of wood properties. October 29, 2012

    Indoor Conditions for Museums with Wood Furniture
    Maintaining constant, correct humidity is the paramount concern. February 15, 2009

    Kiln insulation
    A discussion of good insulations types for kilns and information on R values. February 7, 2001

    Hawaii Solar Kiln Show and Tell
    A forum member from Hawaii shows his backyard solar drying kiln and gets some advice on improving it. May 27, 2014

    Furniture from Air-Dried Red Oak
    If "air drying" is understood to include drying to equilibrium in a conditioned indoor space, then the result can be useable wood. May 27, 2008

    Roughness and Final Sanding with Waterbased Topcoats
    Roughness on horizontal surfaces could be overspray, but it could also relate to grain raise and sanding methods. May 13, 2013

    Lowering Wood Moisture Content
    A woodworker has some lumber at 12% moisture content that he wants to dry down to 9%. Here are some quick and cheap ways to accomplish that. October 19, 2013

    How did our forebears dry lumber?
    How lumber was dried for furniture construction prior to the introduction of kiln drying. November 21, 2000

    Humidity Control in a Kiln
    A kiln operator gets advice on airflow and humidity settings. April 27, 2007

    Film on finish
    Remedying a blush on finish which can be wiped off but reappears. September 25, 2002

    Heat, Air Movement, and Drying Time
    Finishers discuss the use of heaters and fans to reduce re-coat wait times. February 21, 2011

    Peel and Stick Edgebanding
    Occasional users discuss the pros and cons of peel-and-stick edgebanding. June 23, 2014

    Lumber Storage After Kiln Drying
    Advice on storing kiln-dried wood in the proper humidity conditions. November 14, 2009

    Painting Over Cracking Conversion Varnish
    Finishers discuss why a kitchen CV finish would have cracked, and how to paint over it. December 10, 2007

    Glazing for a Solar Kiln
    Clear glazing works much better than translucent white, a solar kiln owner discovers. December 15, 2005

    Lumber weight as a drying signpost
    Calculating weight and moisture loss in a dehumidifcation kiln. July 24, 2001

    Relative Humidity in the Wood Storage Area
    Advice on what humidity level to maintain where rough lumber is stored, and how to accomplish that. September 23, 2008

    Nyle L150 dehumidification system
    A discussion about whether a Nyle L150 dehumidification system is salvagable. March 6, 2000

    Operating Solar Kilns on a Rainy Day
    On rainy days, close the vents and switch off the fans. March 16, 2015

    Lumber drying options and efficiencies
    The Wood Doctor's favorite references for making decisions among lumber-drying options. 1998.

    Preventing Drying Damage to Oak
    Advice on controlling the drying conditions for Oak. December 6, 2009

    Keeping Wood Dry in Storage
    How much heat is needed to keep stored lumber dry indoors? December 6, 2011

    Dealing with Bowed or Warped Plywood
    Warped, bowed, cupped, twisted — these days, plywood seem to lie every which way but flat. Here's a long and somewhat technical discussion of what makes plywood deform, and what can be done about it. December 28, 2005

    Crack Prevention and Repair for a Large Wood Turning
    Here's a long, thoughtful technical discussion of humidity conditions, wood cracking, prevention, and fixes, focused around the case of a very large wood turning that has developed hairline cracks. January 20, 2011

    Borate-Treating Freshly Sawn Wood
    Ideas, thoughts, and tips for using borax and borate solutions to make green lumber bug-resistant. June 12, 2006

    Dry lumber kiln -- buying your first
    Business and technical considerations when getting started in kiln drying. March 19, 2001

    Drying Ash Flooring
    Kiln-drying is essential to kill bugs and achieve the proper low moisture content for stability in service. May 11, 2005

    Contaminants in High-Gloss Finish
    Is dust causing the flaws in this otherwise mirror-shine finish? August 26, 2004

    Conversion Varnish Wrinkling Problem
    Wrinkles that appear after applying a second coat of CV could be caused by a variety of mis-steps, some related to the "recoat window." October 1, 2010

    Air-Drying Versus Kiln-Drying for High-Value Wood
    Done right, kiln-drying gives you better control over quality. June 9, 2007

    Air-drying oak
    Can a suitable MC for cabinet construction be reached? February 6, 2002

    A Cautionary Tale: Shop Fire Destroys Building and Burns Owner
    This thread will teach you the hard lessons learned by a shop owner whose buildings caught fire — without having to go through it yourself. October 4, 2011

    Drying Oak Lumber: Step 7, Storage
    The Wood Doctor discusses how to protect dried lumber from damage during storage. August 27, 2012

    Dehumidification Kiln Conditioning Without Steam
    Techniques and equipment for producing a balanced environment inside your kiln. May 11, 2005

    Dehumidification drying of thin stock
    Simple drying methods for small, thin stock. (Sawing and Drying Forum) March 23, 2003

    DH Kiln Drying
    References for DH kiln drying instruction

    Design Question: Stove Adjacent to Refrigerator
    Is it okay to have the stove right next to the refrigerator, when a small kitchen space is a challenge? February 19, 2008

    Cupping in Wide Boards from Drying
    A discussion of the processes that make boards cup during kiln-drying. February 27, 2013

    Dry Kiln Information Resources
    A list of clubs, organizations, books and publications providing information about drying lumber for use in woodworking. 1998.

    Drying Bowl and Platter Blanks
    Rough-turn the pieces before drying for better results. August 30, 2005

    Adding Heat to a Solar Kiln in Winter
    Supplemental heat is tricky, because there's a risk of over-drying and casehardening. May 13, 2009

    Adapting a Greenhouse for a Solar Kiln
    Thoughts on converting a polycarbonate-glazed greenhouse to use it as a wood drying kiln. April 18, 2009

    Air-Drying Cuban Mahogany
    This stable wood may dry fast indoors, but kiln-drying would also eliminate pests. September 14, 2006

    Drying Walnut and Cherry in the Garage
    A garage or attic is an okay place to air-dry small quantities of hardwood. January 2, 2012

    Dry-Bulb and Wet-Bulb Settings and Kiln Control
    Tips on temperature and humidity control in kiln-drying operations. March 26, 2007

    Dessicant Driven Dehumidifying Kiln?
    12/14/2013

    Conditioning lumber -- The final step in drying
    Why conditioning is the last but crucial step in the drying process. December 12, 2000

    Drying green tongue-and-groove pine
    Success in drying green, already-machined lumber has much to do with the species. 1998.

    Drying 6" X 8" Pine Beams
    Estimates of the required drying time for large pine timbers. May 27, 2014

    Setting Shop Temperature
    A long discussion about how warm (or cool) to keep a shop, whether to turn the heat down at night and over the weekend, and the effect on costs, productivity, and quality of different practices. December 24, 2012

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    Re: Dehumidification H20 output monitoring
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/21/22) -- Answer to question about my dehumidifier and comments re: same. I was fortunate to ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/10) -- If this is a residential dehumidifier, it probably will not be able to run much above ...

    Re: Dehumidification air speed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/9) -- I already have a heat source in the kiln, the airconditioner gives out more heat than ...

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    Re: FPL-118 and Nyle Schedules - For 8/4 and 12/4 White Oak
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    Re: Drying kiln using a reefer body and Nyle dehumidifier
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    Re: drying to single digits
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    Re: Drying kiln using a reefer body and Nyle dehumidifier
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    Re: AC/Dehumidifier in home sprays with Milesi
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    Re: RE: Dehumidifiers for Kilns
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