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« on: September 16, 2008, 07:01:21 PM »
I have been looking into building a kiln for sometime know and need some input. What type do you have or what type is the most fool proof if there is one?
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« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2008, 07:34:09 PM »
Nyle Dehumidification systems are pretty much Bubba Proof.  That is the unit I have and hope to have it running by November. (said that last year  Cheesy)

Solar is cheaper but takes longer and from what everyone who has a kiln as shared with me, once its up and running the drying business seems to take off more so than the milling. 

When I am done with mine I will be able to do loads from 500 BF up to 4000 bf at a time. 
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« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2008, 08:28:43 PM »
I converted a 24' refer trailer to a kiln and can run as much as 1,500 feet through the unit.  Hardwoods runas 30 day cycle, while Douglas Fir runs on as 7 to 8 day cycle.
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« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2008, 09:47:49 PM »
check out birkeys page . this is my dream kiln
http://www.timbergreenfor...olar%20Cycle%20Kilns.html
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« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2008, 09:59:23 PM »
Mike, as friend of mine built one, out here on the Left Coast and it takes quite some time to get a charge dried.  I found that he has some very nice lumber, but time is moneyfor me and my method has really been a boon to my operation.   In fact, I am at least 7 months out in getting everyone of my customers lumber dried.
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