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Started by Gary_B, February 22, 2009, 10:21:45 PM

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Gary_B

 I was wondering if anyone has a good suggestion on a lumber storage shed. I have just a manuel mill and a solar kiln. The lumber I mill is used for home projects, I am running out of space in my shop/garage. Id like to build a shed, but as far as stacking is where the problem comes in. When its time to start a project and you are sorting thru a stack of lumber trying to match color and grain patterns you end up with quite a chore. Ive thought about stacking upright, so it wouldnt be a chore just going thru the boards. Id like to hear some other ideas, before I start construction. Another issue is lengths, you know when you find that nice walnut crotch thats 6 ft long and you have all these boards that are 8,10,12 ft mixed in it.
    Gary

tyb525

Once they are dried you should be able to store them upright. Makes them easier to sort through anyways. I'll see if I can find some vertical rack plans.
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Dan_Shade

I prefer vertical stacking of dried boards, makes things a LOT easier.
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WDH

Your storage shed should have bays that are no more than 2 feet high by 5 feet wide.  The more bays the better.  That way you can sort and compartmentalize your lumber.  
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DanG

I've been wrestling with this problem for years.  How do you organize different lengths, thicknesses, and widths, with a dozen species to deal with?  And that doesn't even take into account the stuff you sawed yesterday, vs the stuff from 3 months ago. ::)  I've concluded that about ten acres under cover oughta do the trick. ;)
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zopi

If you aren't trying to build a new wooden city, I'd suggest the cheap steel carport kits...5-600 bucks gets quite a bit of storage...

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Gary_B

I appreciate the input, different times Im out in my shop thinking to myself how much more organized space I would have if that lumber pile wasnt there,,,,,room for another toy. I definely want to go with vertical stacking, for everything 10ft or shorter.

Ironwood

Look into "confinement" tarps to minimize "blow in" of rain and fog. Capillaries fill w/ moisture in wet times (making a full on curtain) while drying out afterward and allowing some air movement.  ;) You can make them roll up OR slide to side, look at Tek Supply's catalog for hardware.

Ironwood
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