Rob Will
05-17-2007, 2:11 PM
The local State University Extension Agent and myself are tossing around the idea of hosting an all-day educational meeting about wood processing and drying.
Not only would this meeting cover straight dimensional lumber but also figured woods, turning stock etc. We would most likely touch on moisture meters, cutting, stacking, air drying and kiln drying.
Perhaps the first step should be to find a speaker. Often times, this is a person from U of KY or one of the surrounding state universities. Do you guys have any suggestions for a speaker?
Also, what are some other topics that you would like to see covered at such a meeting? Wood movement? Wood selection?
I realize that this is a huge area of study that often encompasses a lifetime of experience. The objective here is to give an overview plus whatever details time allows. If nothing else we might make contact with other woodworkers in the area who are interested in drying thier own wood.
Do you think this is a good idea and do you have any suggestions?
TIA,
Rob
Not only would this meeting cover straight dimensional lumber but also figured woods, turning stock etc. We would most likely touch on moisture meters, cutting, stacking, air drying and kiln drying.
Perhaps the first step should be to find a speaker. Often times, this is a person from U of KY or one of the surrounding state universities. Do you guys have any suggestions for a speaker?
Also, what are some other topics that you would like to see covered at such a meeting? Wood movement? Wood selection?
I realize that this is a huge area of study that often encompasses a lifetime of experience. The objective here is to give an overview plus whatever details time allows. If nothing else we might make contact with other woodworkers in the area who are interested in drying thier own wood.
Do you think this is a good idea and do you have any suggestions?
TIA,
Rob