Q. What does "dry" or "kiln dried" mean when referring to hardwood lumber? . There is no precise definition for the term "dry" or "kiln dry" when referring to lumber. Even the grading rules do not ...

New England Kiln Drying Association (NEKDA) Officers and Board of Directors have put together an excellent meeting program with important and informative topics and opportunities for kiln operators ...

When it comes to heating your home, the quality of your firewood can make quite the difference. Not all firewood is created equal, and the type you choose can affect everything from the efficiency of ...

This workshop provides practical knowledge about how to effectively kiln dry wood, and focuses on the science behind related wood properties and drying processes. This workshop is sponsored by the ...

Editor’s note: This column was produced before Gene Wengert died in 2025. It is printed here in memoriam. Question: How much does lumber shrink in drying? We process red oak and yellow poplar mainly. ...

A firewood business has achieved the New Forest Marque as it marks its first year in operation. Lymington Firewood, based near Boldre, has been awarded the New Forest Marque for its sustainably ...

Ceramicist Hiroshi Ogawa paints with flames in his "dragon" kiln Hikarigama. We visit master ceramicist Hiroshi Ogawa as he crafts, then loads the dried work into his traditional Japanese "anagama" ...