Slab storage

[peterrum]

Just a few photos of what I use for storage of my slabs. When first cut, they go into the covered car port which cost me about $200. That works well for the time needed for air drying. I like it because the wind doesnt whistle through the pile in the summer and dry it too fast. I will open and close the door on it as I feel I need to get moisutre out of the enclosure. I usually open it at night so that the sun doesnt get onto the wood.

If I need room I will move the stuff that is dry to the outside or if I am going to use the wood in the near future I move it into the shop and stack it on the dolley's as pictured and I can move it around, get it out of the way while I am working.

Here is what i have drying, a good selection so far.

Spalted birch
Elm
Chestnut
Big Leaf Maple
Claro Walnut - purchased
Lodgepole pine
Ponderosa pine
Cedar
Maple burl
Fruit cherry
Applewood
Apricot

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[mikeb1079]

sounds like a nice system, gives you a bit more control than just throwing it back behind the garage. :msp_smile:
i've been working on a solar kiln that i intend to finish this spring for the same reason.

 

[peterrum]

Interesting Mike, I am just in the middle of building my solar kiln as well, a small 9'x4' model. Should have it done in the next couple of weeks. Look forward to seeing yours.