How to: Build Your Own Wood Kiln - Dry Wood in 3 Weeks - DIY Garage Build

With this DIY garage wood kiln, I am able to dry lumber in 3 weeks, rather than the 1-2 years that it would take to air dry. I give all the details in this video including something that was a game changer for the effectiveness of the kiln that I didn't get on video. At the end of the video you will see the results of the kiln.
Link for the moisture meter - amzn.to/4c1tMNN

[@DanielRodriguez-oy9wf]

Great video! I loved the part where you explained how the kiln works. It really helped me understand the process! Can't wait for your next upload! What inspired you to make this video?

[@Troi-b2c]

Beautiful Weiner dog by the way 🐕

[@craftzmanchris9859]

Thanks Chief.

[@bwillan]

Do you have a drain hose attached to the dehumidifier to keep it from shutting off? It would be interesting to see how much electricity is used to dry a stack of lumber and how much it costs.

[@craftzmanchris9859]

Yes I do. It drains outside so it can just keep running. I think the dehumidifier runs a lot for the first week, maybe two, but then not so much. If I set it on continuous it will get down too 10% (or less) relative humidity, which is too dry. The lowest I can set it to maintain is 30%, so that is usually where have it set. Maybe I will do a cost analysis video. It would be relatively straight forward to calculate some ballpark numbers. Although it would be hard to put a dollar amount on the convenience of being able to do it myself, right off the mill, without handloading, and done in 3 weeks.

[@WoodworkingTop535]

like,thanks

[@craftzmanchris9859]

No problem!

[@Troi-b2c]

Why can't you just blow dry the wood

[@craftzmanchris9859]

Maybe I'll try that next time. I hear that's how they do it in the hood.

[@Troi-b2c]

@@craftzmanchris9859 bingo saves time and money. #HoodPractice101 let me know if you need anymore tips

[@robintaylor-mockingeemill8223]

I think your insulation is going to get wet and mold .

[@craftzmanchris9859]

Are you thinking it will get wet from condensation? Don't you think the dehumidifier will suck all that moisture out?

[@robintaylor-mockingeemill8223]

@@craftzmanchris9859 If you have ever been in a kiln they are extremely humid until the wood is dry .