Workin with DaveO

[Arcrist]

I brought over some sassafras, walnut, maple, ash, and an oak log to daves today. Heres some pics.

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[DaveO]

I can't wait to see what you make from that wood and to see how the board we milled out of the Oak log turn out.
Dave

 

[Arcrist]

The oak is in the oven, since I got home around 1ish. I fit 3 boards in and they are dry on the outside now. Its set to 200 degrees, and it holds temp with the door cracked about 4 inches. Its even heating my house, i got +2 degrees on my thermostat! cant wait to see my electric bill heh.

 

[D L Ames]

Cool Andy:icon_thum ......How many BF were you able to get out of that one log? The other stock looks good also.

D L

 

[NCPete]

If the outside is dry already, sounds like a recipe for casehardening. but then I didn't follow that link earlier about home/mini kilns...

 

[Arcrist]

Well, ill leave it in overnight and see what happens in the morning. As for the board feet, we probably got 3 or 4 from it wouldnt you say dave?

 

[DaveO]

Possibly 2-3 BF, but you can't count your BF until the wood has dried, it will be smaller. Dry it as slow as possible.
Dave

 

[Arcrist]

Ok I cut the oven off, tommorow when I get home from work Ill cut it back on, give it a little rest inbetween drying.