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Drying schedule for ash 6x6 below 20 percent mc

Started by forrestM, August 06, 2021, 08:41:32 PM

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forrestM

How would you approach kiln drying ash 6x6 posts that have been air dried to below 20 percent mc? From other posts on the forum, it seems some people do kd and some don't.
If you have, what kind of schedule did you use? Or is it just a matter of sterilization at that point? It's for a customer, so it's not the end of my world if I have to tell them no. Just curious if it is possible / advisable. 

I have a nyle l200m. 

Southside

I would start a bit on the conservative side at first, say 95 DB, 85 WB and see what happens.  My expectation would be nothing, then bump up the DB probably 10 degrees at a time until I was at 120 / 85, if still nothing is happening - which is likely the case - drop the WB to 75 and giver her her head.  Finish with a HT cycle of 160 / 75 / 3.  
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forrestM

Thank you! What is the 3 at the heat cycle 160 db/ 75wb /3?

Southside

Franklin buncher and skidder
JD Processor
Woodmizer LT Super 70 and LT35 sawmill, KD250 kiln, BMS 250 sharpener and setter
Riehl Edger
Woodmaster 725 and 4000 planner and moulder
Enough cows to ensure there is no spare time.
White Oak Meadows

K-Guy


You don't need to change the wet bulb setting on the L200S or L200M, just switch the compressor off.
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