ike Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 I have an access to some undried lumber from a saw mill. I can get all kinds of lumber but I have to air dry it. How long should I let it air dry before using it I have it with air space between the boards. I have some Walnut, oak, and cherry drying for about 7 months. each piece is about 4 ft. long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don in brooklin on Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Creating the stack with stickers is most important and then having the right place for the stack of lumber. Here is a article that shows it well http://www.wikihow.com/Dry-Wood-for-Woodworking I think the rule of thumb is one year per inch but having a moisture meter is essential. Don jellis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 I have always heard 1 year per inch( thickness) as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 The sawmill where you got your lumber may have a meter for reading the moisture. Take a board and ask them to check it The one year is a "best guess". Again, checking by meter should be done. Check around. someone has one and it only takes about a minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Don't know about that,but, i have a 5 gallon bucket full of walnut that filled up with rain for two days . I now have holes in all my buckets ,self draining if i forget to check.I'm wondering if the walnut is still useable now.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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