Advanced Lumber Drying in eastern TN, Nov 11-12, ,2015

[GeneWengert-WoodDoc]

More info to follow.  Topic outline...

Achieving The Objective of Drying--How strawberries, underwear and dried lumber are related

Drying Quiz (25 key questions and discussion)

How Drying Affects Subsequent Yields, Gluing and Machining

Quality Measurements of Green Lumber (How to identify those factors that affect drying and how to measure incoming lumber quality)

Advanced Concepts Drying--RH, Temperature, and Air Flow (Special emphasis on air flow; mini-quiz and discussion)

Shrinkage (When does green lumber start to shrink?  How does dry lumber shrink?)

Warp--Causes and Cures

Checking--Causes and Cures, with Emphasis on Oak

Stain--Causes and Cures, with Emphasis on Maple and Ash

Steaming Walnut (and a few other species) for Color Enhancement (Equipment and techniques)

Advanced Operations--Kiln Start-Up; Schedules; Equalizing and Conditioning

Thick Lumber Drying

Moisture Content Measurement (How 30 readings accurately predict the average and spread of MC for the entire load)

Dry Lumber Quality Measurements  (What to measure and what records to keep so that the next load is better)

How I Evaluate a Drying Operation (My personal check-list with explanations--stacking, air drying, predrying, kiln drying)

[sandsawmill14]

gene  let us know when you get the registration info  i would love to attend if at all possible

[flatrock58]

Sounds interesting.  Where in Tn.?