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General Forestry => Drying and Processing => Topic started by: welderskelter on April 03, 2019, 10:25:45 AM

Title: Solar kiln wanna be.
Post by: welderskelter on April 03, 2019, 10:25:45 AM
I have an 8ft. wide x 16ft tank. It used to be to haul or store hot oil in for asphalt. It isnt much good for anything so thought I might build a floor in it and stack lumber in it to dry. Any thoughts? Harold
Title: Re: Solar kiln wanna be.
Post by: welderskelter on April 03, 2019, 01:25:13 PM
I guess I should add painting it black and putting in a small fan to get rid of moisture. How hot should a kiln get? Harold
Title: Re: Solar kiln wanna be.
Post by: tacks Y on April 04, 2019, 08:32:56 AM
  I knew a guy who had a walk in attic that he dried some wood in. He had vents on each end for some air.                                                                                                                                                                     I have 3 tanks made into sheds, with dirt on the top. I just sawed the door on one side and welded hinges the cut the other 3 sides. Dropped 3' planks across the bottom for a floor. If I was putting wood on the floor I would run a 4x4 down the center. I welded shelves in mine both sides.
Title: Re: Solar kiln wanna be.
Post by: Crusarius on April 04, 2019, 12:46:23 PM
This is an ironic thread since I recently started one very similar. I would love to see how it works for you. Especially since I want to do same thing.
Title: Re: Solar kiln wanna be.
Post by: welderskelter on April 05, 2019, 10:12:23 PM
Yes, Crusaris most of my questions were answered in your post. Looks like they really enjoyed themselves anyway. :D
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