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Solar Kiln Dimensions
Posted: September 3, 2009
"I viewed the WWGOA video Logs to Lumber and I'm interested in building a solar kiln. Where can I go to get plans? Can you give me rough dimensions on the one featured in the video?
I live near Nashville Tennessee, and I would like to know what roof angle I would need for my location. I am also wanting to build some outdoor furniture from pressure treated wood from home building centers like Home Depot or Lowes. What do you think of drying pressure treated wood in a solar kiln?"
Submitted by: bbspring
WWGOA Editor Response
The dimensions of the kiln in the video are approximately 4' wide x 9' long and a little over 6' tall at the high end of the angled roof. Gene Wengert was instrumental in the design of Dave's kiln. You can find plans for a variety of kilns designed by folks at Virginia Tech and the University of Wisconsin-Madison at http://www.solarkilninfo.com/solar-kiln-resources-on-the-internet/links-to-plans-for-building-a-solar-kiln
I haven't heard of anyone using a solar kiln to dry treated lumber, so can't tell you much there.
George Vondriska
Managing Editor
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Posted January 17, 2010 // 12:40 PM I live near Nashville Tn also ( 40 miles east) and want to build a solar kiln suitablefor bowl blanks. Could someone tell me the angle of the roof and correct direction?
I am building outdoor funiture out of treated lumber and understand that it should not be coated or painted for 6 months. Is this true? Also people ask if they should use a water treatment to further protect the wood.