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Started by Fedge, May 11, 2016, 08:52:10 AM

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Fedge

I just saw an add on Craigslist for someone selling vacuum kiln drying services. Price for 2" lumber was $1.00 bd/ft. Is that low/high or a just about right?

Geoff
A smart man knows a lot, a smarter man knows what he doesn't know.

scsmith42

Depends upon the species.  If he will dry 2" white oak for a buck a board foot that's the deal of the month!

If he's charging that for 2" softwood, not so good of a deal.
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Den Socling

I think I know who this is. He's a new customer. I'll give him some advice.

GeneWengert-WoodDoc

I agree with Den.  What is the green value and the the KD value of the wood?  If it is $500 different, then you charge about 50% of that for drying.  Etc.
Gene - Author of articles in Sawmill & Woodlot and books: Drying Hardwood Lumber; VA Tech Solar Kiln; Sawing Edging & Trimming Hardwood Lumber. And more

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