There are a lot of new and exciting things that have been going on since the last post.
1st of all, we have built our own kiln based on the plans provided by a gentlemen named Darren from Illinois. ( http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f23/small-wood-drying-kiln-plans-dry-your-own-lumber-3103/ )
For our first test run, we used the Ash, and after 2 months they have reached a moisture content of 8%! This is extremely good news, and we have started to actually use the Ash. Oak is now piled in and locked away for another few weeks!
We have also added to our arsenal and picked up a used 20" planner that is running great.
The Kiln
Proof that the Kiln works! (dead emerald ash borer)
Before
After a few passes through the planner
book matched boards
First completed project, Stair case extension for spiral staircase
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