Discuss various methods and types of dry kilns, and their pros and cons. Learn to develop a kiln-drying schedule and a way to select and check kiln samples. Discuss lumber drying defects and how to prevent them (Gazo).

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Agenda:

9:30 –   9:45  Registration and Hardwood University Program Introduction (Rado Gazo)

9:45 – 10:15  Overview of moisture content in wood and how lumber dries (Rado Gazo)

10:15 – 10:45  Types of dry kilns. (Rado Gazo)

10:45 – 11:45  How to develop a dry kiln schedule. (Rado Gazo)

11:45 – 12:15  Lunch

12:15 –   1:00  Quality control in lumber drying (Rado Gazo)

1:00 –    2:00  Kiln startup, how to modify drying schedule based on current conditions, and species-specific adjustments. (Brian Bond)

2:00 –    3:00 Tour and discussion of MacBeath drying operation (operations manager)

3:00 Conclusion

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