how to make a kiln?

[Joe]

how do you make a home made log drying kiln? and is it worthwhile?

cheers

[treequip]

I had a “dabble” at kilning a while back. I made one using an insulated van body and a combination of axial fan or industrial de humidifier depending on ambient air moisture. It was reasonably effective for small scale work, if a little labour intensive.

The basic principal is air in at one end and out at the other. On dry days I just ran the fan and on damp days I used the de humidifier or let the air circulate naturally.

[Stihlwatersrundeep]

Looks like getting an old insulated shipping container or insulated van body and converting it can be done but is a bit pricey?

http://www.firewoodkiln.com

[timberland]

how do you make a home made log drying kiln? and is it worthwhile?

cheers[/quote

 

we are about to give it a go. will be using an insulated fridge body and a wood stove as a heat source. check out http://www.firewoodkiln.com (info&reference esp) will keep you posted as we make

progress

 

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[Ian Leach]

Me and a friend got a kiln from the festival of the tree show thats just gone you buy the motor and get the plans to build one, its from sweden i think. When i see him next ill see if i can get a copy of the plans and price. Its about 14ft long i think.

 

Ian

[Joe]

cheers all.