Hi guys,
I'm an amateur woodworker, and have always used purchased/dried wood in the past, so am new to drying my own.
I've read threads here and info elsewhere about how to ideally air dry outside - stacked/stickered/covered/wind exposure/etc.
I just took 5 walnut logs to a local sawyer. Going to cut most of it into 9/4 to eventually build a 10' long dining table. Some 5x5" as well, for legs. (I'm going to have WAY more wood than I need for this project, but the trees needed to come down!) I realize this will likely take several years to dry. I have the room INSIDE to dry this. I can probably fit most of it in a small "John Deere" type garage in the basement that is pretty much house temp. This is a small garage room, probably around 15x10'. Figured I would put a fan on the wood to help with air movement. The basement is typically very dry, so I don't think humidity from the wood will be a big problem, but I could put a dehumidifier in the room as well, if that is needed. I'm going to end seal with AnchorSeal.
Particularly at this time of year in Illinois, I don't think I would get much drying outside. Since I have the room inside, that would preclude me having to clear a level site outside, roof/cover it, etc. - and just seems a lot easier for me.
Is there any reason this is a BAD idea? I've seen other videos/examples of people doing this, but wanted to get some input from the experts here. Thanks!
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