Kilm for drying timber

[Darryl J Saunders]

Hello dose any one know of a kilm for drying timber in Cumbria i have a ash beam for my fireplace which is sesond but need to mill some suports for it which will be green wood so dont want to wait for them to season before i put them in the house 

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Hello dose any one know of a kilm for drying timber in Cumbria i have a ash beam for my fireplace which is sesond but need to mill some suports for it which will be green wood so dont want to wait for them to season before i put them in the house 

What wood are you milling them out of? For what will most likely be fairly small pieces cant you order kiln dried on-line? 

 

I milled my Mantle and supports recently. Was not fussed about a few cracks/checks. Adds character  [emoji3] Milled it outta Oak. Within a week the Stove was lit and is blasting out the heat. Thats been over 4 weeks now and its remained surprisingly stable. 

[Ratman]

What wood are you milling them out of? For what will most likely be fairly small pieces cant you order kiln dried on-line? 
 
I milled my Mantle and supports recently. Was not fussed about a few cracks/checks. Adds character  [emoji3] Milled it outta Oak. Within a week the Stove was lit and is blasting out the heat. Thats been over 4 weeks now and its remained surprisingly stable. 

His post says Ash Andy, would imagine its not quite as stable as Oak slow drying do ya think?

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Just now, Ratman said:

His post says Ash Andy, would imagine its not quite as stable as Oak slow drying do ya think?

My eyes are painted on.  

 

I really dont know enough about Ash to say.  Did read this though;

 

The wood is fairly stable and dries faster than the norm, with minimal shrinkage when drying. 

 

https://www.canadianwoodworking.com/get-more/white-ash-fraxinus-americana#:~:text=This versatile wood is also,fine flooring%2C cabinetry and furniture.&text=Woodworkers appreciate the lustrous look,is similar to red oak.&text=The wood is fairly stable,with minimal shrinkage when drying.

 

[Ratman]

My eyes are painted on. [emoji3] 
 
I really dont know enough about Ash to say.  Did read this though;
 
The wood is fairly stable and dries faster than the norm, with minimal shrinkage when drying. 
 
https://www.canadianwoodworking.com/get-more/white-ash-fraxinus-americana#:~:text=This versatile wood is also,fine flooring%2C cabinetry and furniture.&text=Woodworkers appreciate the lustrous look,is similar to red oak.&text=The wood is fairly stable,with minimal shrinkage when drying.
 

I am but a novice regards these things, but interested and eager to learn! Good link [emoji106]

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Just now, Ratman said:

I am but a novice regards these things, but interested and eager to learn! Good link

Me to.