BigOakAdot
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Okay guys I've been doing a lot of thread searching on here and have found a lot of useful information. I really do appreciate all the help and honest people this community has to offer.
I've purchased almost all the things I need to start milling a lot of the walnut, ash, and oak I have on my property. Before I start milling all these boards I want to make sure I have the drying figured out.
I know a lot of people use cinder blocks or railroad ties to use the main support. I don't have either of those so my question is would it be fine to use rounds of wood? I figure I can cut them to size and shim them to make them level. Thoughts?
I was the going to run pressure treated 2 x 4's across the rounds every couple feet and line up all my stickers with those 2 x 4's and start stacking my wood from there. I know I want it to be about a foot off the ground. I will be doing this outside FYI.
I know you must weight the top which brings me to my next question. I know many people use tin roofing for the top but I'm assuming this will be kind of expensive. I am trying to minimize spending because my cat just had a 4k surgery and I've put a lot into this so far. I have a lot of tarp from my uncles pool cover would it be okay to lay ply wood on top and cover it with tarp? Any ideas on the best way to prevent the sun from shining on the wood? I was thinking if I got oversized plywood that overhung the pile it should shadow it...
I really appreciate any thoughts and ideas. Also, I live in PA where it's very humid and a lot of temperature changes. Are there any other things I need to worry about? I plan on spacing and stacking it correctly with a lot of wood on top. I figure it will take at least 2 years to dry.
I am thinking about milling most of my lumber 1.5 or 2". Thoughts on what thickness to mill it? I plan on doing mostly tables, countertops, furniture etc. mostly natural edge stuff. Thanks again guys.
Andrew
I've purchased almost all the things I need to start milling a lot of the walnut, ash, and oak I have on my property. Before I start milling all these boards I want to make sure I have the drying figured out.
I know a lot of people use cinder blocks or railroad ties to use the main support. I don't have either of those so my question is would it be fine to use rounds of wood? I figure I can cut them to size and shim them to make them level. Thoughts?
I was the going to run pressure treated 2 x 4's across the rounds every couple feet and line up all my stickers with those 2 x 4's and start stacking my wood from there. I know I want it to be about a foot off the ground. I will be doing this outside FYI.
I know you must weight the top which brings me to my next question. I know many people use tin roofing for the top but I'm assuming this will be kind of expensive. I am trying to minimize spending because my cat just had a 4k surgery and I've put a lot into this so far. I have a lot of tarp from my uncles pool cover would it be okay to lay ply wood on top and cover it with tarp? Any ideas on the best way to prevent the sun from shining on the wood? I was thinking if I got oversized plywood that overhung the pile it should shadow it...
I really appreciate any thoughts and ideas. Also, I live in PA where it's very humid and a lot of temperature changes. Are there any other things I need to worry about? I plan on spacing and stacking it correctly with a lot of wood on top. I figure it will take at least 2 years to dry.
I am thinking about milling most of my lumber 1.5 or 2". Thoughts on what thickness to mill it? I plan on doing mostly tables, countertops, furniture etc. mostly natural edge stuff. Thanks again guys.
Andrew