Opinions Needed Re: Drying "Box"

[Leland Berry]

A friend has the box off an old Ice Cream Truck. Its about 24ft x 10ft x 7 or 8ft
tall. Because these are super-insulated, maintaining temperatures below -30 deg.,,
I thought it might make an excellant place to air dry wood, because temp and
humidity could be controlled cheaply with small heaters/ fan etc. Is this a sound
idea or comes under the Hairbrained catagory ?

[Bob Reda]

wouldn't use a heater or anything like that==a dehumidifier for sure. Or convert it into a solar kiln.

[Leland Berry]

Good idea-hadn't thought of solar. This things been setting for a few
years. When I looked at it in August, it was very cool inside. Also, with
a few plugs I might be able to pull a partial vaccum on the thing---
Thanx

[Eddie Howard]

I have a friend here in the San Angelo area who did and does just what you are considering. It works for him day in and day out.

Eddie

[Leland Berry]

I have a friend here in the San Angelo area who did and does just what you are considering. It works for him day in and day out.

Eddie
Eddie, thats encouraging. Any tips on his controls etc. Thanx
--Is that San Angelo TX ?

[Eddie Howard]

He uses a LP gas heater and a fan -- did not pay attention to the thermostat -- his name is Charlie Roberts -- his phone is out of the Miles, TX directory. I bet he's love to talk to you about it. Call just after dark. He's outside nearly all daylight hours.

Eddie

[Leland Berry]

Thanks for your help eddie, I'll do just that.