I am new to milling. I have milled one large oak tree that I got about 40 planks from that I air dried for around 2 years. I weighted the boards down with stickers in between every board. However, many of the boards were twisted and cupped.
I have a black walnut tree on my property I am going to be haven taken down and mill this coming spring. I am going to take the boards to get kiln dried. Should I dry them for a short period of time prior to taking them to get kiln dried? If so, what tactics do you recommend? Ratchet straps? Anything else?
Thanks!