Building a Wood Kiln Video Series

Building a Lumber Kiln Part 1: Kiln Delivery

This is a series of videos that will show how Nathan Elliott of Out of the Woods Forestry constructed a chamber for his Wood-Mizer KD150 Kiln. In this first video, Nathan receives delivery of the wood kiln and introduces what to expect from the video series that will document the entire process of building a lumber drying kiln. Nathan also explains his reason for getting a kiln and his overall expectations.

 

Building a Lumber Kiln Part 2: Gathering Materials

How to construct the kiln and footage of gathering materials.

 

Building a Lumber Kiln Part 3: Floor Construction

Constructing the floor for the kiln chamber.

 

Building a Lumber Kiln Part 4: Chamber Construction

Construction of the chamber building that will house the lumber drying kiln.

 

Building a Lumber Kiln Part 5: Insulation

Constructing the ceiling and beginning the insulation of the kiln chamber.

 

Building a Lumber Kiln Part 6: Vents

Completing the insulation and the installation of two vents.

 

Building a Lumber Kiln Part 7: Door Construction

Constructing and insulating doors for the kiln.

 

Building a Lumber Kiln Part 8: Chamber Complete

Completion of the kiln and the specifics of all the instruments and components of the unit.

 

Building a Lumber Kiln Part 9: First Load of Drying Lumber

Specifics of drying each species of wood and the capacity of the lumber kiln. Loading the kiln and the settings for drying the first load of lumber.

 

Building a Lumber Kiln Part 10: Video Series Complete

Results and suggestions from first load of drying lumber.