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Started by POC, January 18, 2014, 09:28:51 PM

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POC

I'm wanting to make some "rustic" pole furniture.  I am going to build a solar kiln to dry these logs before using them. Any suggestions prior to starting this endeavor?
And that's all I have to say about that,
Patrick

beenthere

Sounds like a fun project.
What species do you plan to use?  red cedar?  or something else?
south central Wisconsin
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POC

Cedar will mostly be my tree of choice.  Nothing larger than about 10" dia.

Although I did cut down a little stand of Sycamore no bigger than 6" the other day, I was wondering about using them for something too.
And that's all I have to say about that,
Patrick

Cedarman

If left outside to dry, debark.  I don't think it matters much if you dry in a kiln.
Also, if you dry under a roof it doesn't matter.  Cedar if left a couple years will have insect tracts and stain to give it character and the bark peels fast when ready to use.  If you want the bright color, debark quickly.
I am in the pink when sawing cedar.

POC

Cedarman, are you located on Oak Grove Rd? Or just off of it I guess?

I think we've talked before....you knew a friend of mine that lived at the cross roads of Oak Grove and Valeene Rd, Sally Kennedy Stroud.
I never have made it down to see you, but I need to get down there.
And that's all I have to say about that,
Patrick

Cedarman

Yup, know Sally and the rest of her family, the Zipps.
My daughter Danielle works as a front desk supervisor at the Dome.
Stop by sometime, but let me know first as I am not around all the time.
Richard
I am in the pink when sawing cedar.

LittleJohn

Cedarman,

I used to use white cedar to make outdoor swings, and the best way I fould was to peel the logs and stack alternating layers at 90° to the previous.  This allows for large volumes of air to move thru the stack, I typically left mine sit for a couple of months before use.  Most logs/posts that used were between 2" and 7"; everything larger or even margainlly bad (rot/ugly knots) went thru the mill and turned into lumber.

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