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Title: Kiln Drying price - vacuum
Post by: Fedge on May 11, 2016, 08:52:10 AM

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

Title: Re: Kiln Drying price - vacuum
Post by: scsmith42 on May 11, 2016, 09:11:33 AM

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.

Title: Re: Kiln Drying price - vacuum
Post by: Den Socling on May 11, 2016, 10:07:32 AM

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

Title: Re: Kiln Drying price - vacuum
Post by: GeneWengert-WoodDoc on May 11, 2016, 09:06:53 PM

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.

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