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What Kind of Kiln would you build ?

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milling man:
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?

Kirk Allen:
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  :D)

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. 

Frank Pender - AKA "Tail Gunner":
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.

mike p:
check out birkeys page . this is my dream kiln
http://www.timbergreenforestry.com/Solar%20Cycle%20Kilns.html

Frank Pender - AKA "Tail Gunner":
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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