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  1. Hook

    DIY Solar power?

    Anyone see this article yet? http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/innovation/08/17/plug.in.solar.energy/index.html?hpt=Sbin
  2. JackLeg

    Solar Dried Oak

    This past week I pulled approximately 800 bf of white oak out of my solar kiln. It had been in the kiln since last fall. I haven't had a chance to check the MC, but I'm really pleased with the "look" of the lumber. No real twisting, cupping, etc. After I check if over closely, I'll have...
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    • Forum: Wood
  3. Solar Kiln

    Solar Kiln

    Solar Kiln
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  4. J

    solar dryer for delicates

    View image in gallery View image in gallery these pictures are of the solar delicates dryer I built for the laundry room. Great energy saver and easy on delicate items.
  5. High Temperature

    High Temperature

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  6. K

    Attaching Solar Panels

    Looking to install a solar system, I am in inquiring to see if there is anyone who has done this before. There appears to be some standard frames used for attaching solar panels to the roof. Has anyone used another method using materials purchased at the lumber yard?
  7. MrAudio815

    Solar Can Heating for Shop

    Re: 11+ Hours later The Guy on the Right, He is new to NCWW....dlrion.....Dan Rawlings.... He added his shop at the last minute and I am very greatful, it made for a great end to the Goldsboro Shop crawl. :notworthy: He showed off his wonderful scroll saw puzzles, had a old Mail box with...
  8. D

    solar kiln

    Well, since I normally work with stumps and the butt ends of logs and trees, and slabs that I cut in the neighborhood of 3" thick and up, I'm going to try something.:widea: I've been reading and attempting to digest the various articles and dissections of building a solar kiln. I'm gonna attempt...
    • Dragon
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    • Forum: Wood
  9. JackLeg

    Solar Kiln Update-It's Out!

    Took the first charge of 7/4 cypress from my solar kiln yesterday. Exactly 31 days after loading, most of the stack is in the 17-20% MC range. We figure we can use that and that it will continue to dry some in a covered environment. There was NO appreciable checking, warping, or bowing...
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    • kiln solar updateit
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    • Forum: Wood
  10. JackLeg

    Solar Kiln Too!

    Well, since I think I have the pic posting figured out, here's a couple more shots of the front and roof. This is the "south" wall and also the roof. This is where the polycarbonate clear panes will be placed. And this is the back or "north" wall. This is where the 6 X 6 doors...
  11. JackLeg

    Solar Kiln FrameUp!

    Couple of my friends came down yesterday and we got my kiln framed up. I had built the end and front walls and the floor system as "units" so we picked up the entire mess with my tractor and moved it out to the site. Got her situated in a "southerly" direction, and proceeded to raise the...
  12. JackLeg

    Solar Kiln & Drying Seminar

    For those who might be interested, VT is conducting a Solar Kiln and Lumber Drying seminar on April 24th & 25th at the Courtyard in Blacksburg, VA. You can register online at the Virginia Tech website. Cost is $125 and include lunches and snacks, as well as all materials. Dr. Brian Bond is the...
  13. JackLeg

    Solar Kiln Seminar

    Just an FYI for those who may have interest, VaTech is planning a Solar Kiln Construction and Operation seminar for April 24 & 25 this year. It's to be held in Blacksburg, VA. I wrote Dr. Brian Bond at VT and he let me know the dates. They are still to determine the location. I plan to...
  14. JackLeg

    Solar Kiln Progress

    Thought I'd post a couple pics of WIP on my solar kiln. So, here they are: Floor assembly & front wall End Walls Progress is slow, but steady. The floor is insulated to R-11, per VT's "plans." Their plans are pretty much just some sketches of the pieces needed to build a kiln, not...
  15. JackLeg

    Solar Kiln Assistance

    Anyone know where I can find the roofing material for the solar kiln I am building? Polycarbonate panels seem to be the material of choice for greenhouse applications, but MAN that stuff is expensive!!!:crybaby2: I'm also open to other suggestions (come on Scott, I know you can offer...
  16. M

    Wood Kiln solar

    I am looking for info on solar wood kilns to use on my sawmill to dry about 1500 to 2000 bdft a load .If you have any info it would be helpfull. Thank you Mike Moore
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  17. A

    Solar Kiln Course . . Anyone going???

    Is anyone planning on attending the Drying Lumber with a Solar Kiln course being offered at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA on 26-27 April (Thursday and Friday)? The cost is $125 and registrations are due by April 12. The agenda looks pretty thorough and will also cover other types of kilns...
  18. B

    Solar Kiln Short Course at Virginia Tech

    Folks, I contacted Brian Bond, Ph.D. of Virgina Tech at Blacksburg. He is one of the principals involved in the Solor Kiln Design and Operation. He along with Fred Lamb will offer the 5th Drying Lumber with a Solar Kiln Short Course on April 26 and 27. Web Site: Drying Lumber with a Solar...

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