Hi all!
I've am putting the kiln information and photos a separate thread directly under Techniques. It's easier to find any information in a search if it is a separate thread.
Forgot to tell y'all that the lumber 200 bf of red oak I got was only $100. For delivery, unloaded and stacked on stickers was an extra $25. All the sawmills wanted $1 a bf to kiln dry my lumber. Now I have my own kiln and my foot in the door of a sawmill. I'm hoping to get some other species of hardwoods which are locally grown.
The lumber is not "select" grade but that works for me. I will be making only small projects so it will be easy to work around the board's natural 'flaws'.
Thanks for the link to Sept 09 issue of the Tips & Tricks.... I have up to Aug 09.... when do they usually come out?
I have only one regret..... that I didn't buy my carver sooner. I had been researching and thinking about it since early July. For me, it was a practice in self control. But it's here now and I am having a blast!
I first bought a reconditioned Compucarve from Sears last month.... the only recons that come with more than a DOA warranty. It worked for one week before it died. No problems with Sears. They had that one picked up and gave me credit for every penny I paid, including shipping.
During the week that it was running I became addicted. I decided to order a new one with the 5 year extended warranty.
These parts of that agreement blew me away "We will directly pay on your behalf for the cost of parts and services performed by a qualified repair provider..... including repairs necessary due to normal wear and tear. The warranty is transferable with the unit and it provides for 1 preventative maintenance visit each year.
Please check out my solar kiln thread. I hope it helps someone.
Thanks.... and I'll be around doing what I do best...... asking questions.
Originally Posted by
Digitalwoodshop
Nikki,
If you get a chance post some pictures of your solar kiln. I plan to build one and posting in in Techniques would benefit a bunch of us...
Thanks,
AL
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