timber stacking

[lumberjackking]

What size spacers would you guys recomend when stacking timber and how far apart should they be? I currently use 10ml thick spacers roughly 14" apart is that enough ir should they be closer together?

[muttley9050]

It depends on a few things. For example. 10mm is thin, this will allow less airflow and cause boards to dry out slower than a thicker sticker. This may be useful in some circumstances(unstable wood in warm weather).

I would guess the most common size sticker is 18mm but you could go up to 25. Obviously the bigger the sticker the more space your stack takes up.

14" apart is Ok but for thinner timber you could reduce to 12 thicker timber increase to 18. Make sure there is a sticker right on the end of your stack.

[skc101fc]

I always get clients to use 20- 25mm sticks at a max of 18" spacing , reducing to 12" for thin boards.

Shaun

[lumberjackking]

Excellent thanks guys

[Forest2Furniture]

It depends on a few things. For example. 10mm is thin, this will allow less airflow and cause boards to dry out slower than a thicker sticker. This may be useful in some circumstances(unstable wood in warm weather).

I would guess the most common size sticker is 18mm but you could go up to 25. Obviously the bigger the sticker the more space your stack takes up.

14" apart is Ok but for thinner timber you could reduce to 12 thicker timber increase to 18. Make sure there is a sticker right on the end of your stack.

 

Agree

[wills-mill]

10mm might be OK on a really windy site undercover with a sensitive timber like burr Oak. Otherwise go with 3/4in, or 1in for a timber that can cope with fast drying. I'm happy to run a stick spacing of anywhere up to 3ft for thick stable timber (2 1/2in or more) like Cedar or Giant Redwood.

[lumberjackking]

10mm might be OK on a really windy site undercover with a sensitive timber like burr Oak. Otherwise go with 3/4in, or 1in for a timber that can cope with fast drying. I'm happy to run a stick spacing of anywhere up to 3ft for thick stable timber (2 1/2in or more) like Cedar or Giant Redwood.

 

the stuff ive got the 10mm on is hybrid larch boards and its VERY windy. milled them about 6 months ago and there at 18% moisture content now with no mould or spliting/warping so not too bad!

[richy_B]

Useful info, cheers guys.