I really like this kiln. Over the winter, I plan to build a kiln and I really like your ideas. I'm a wood turner and I hate turning wet wood and then having to deal with the wood changing shape and cracking. It also limits what I use to seal the wood. Thanks very much for this video!
Hey Donavan. Looks like a win over all. I made a small version heat box( my easy bake oven, lol) to dry epoxy in winter as it has to be 70 degrees. Need my dehumidifier in the shop in summer and spring as it's really humid, rusts my cast iron and steel tools. But the bug killing aspect is intriguing especially in winter. I've got all the stuff just got to find a place to set it up.
That's interesting Donavan, I may look into building one next year. I'm using our dehumidifier in our spare room to pull moisture out of the wood, my wife isn't too happy as she wants to dry our clothes in the winter :)
A dehumidifier is little bit like an air conditioner in the way that it takes moisture out of the air by making water vapor condense into the bucket.. But the dehumidifier produces a little heat that comes out in it's exhaust. If you keep it cooped up in a small space and will quickly overheat and not work properly. Try putting the dehumidifier outside but next to the box and rout it's exhaust into the box allowing this new warm dry air to circulate through the box and come out the other end of the box. You can still use the lamps and fans. Keep your shop closed off from the outdoors (sources of airborne moisture) as much as possible. You'll notice (if you haven't already) that the Humidity in the shop will drop. That's good.. And you don't want to dry the wood too fast anyway or it might Check. Good luck.. Thanks for the vids...
Thanks for the video, I start building my dh kiln Saturday, im gonna model it based off of what I've seen in your video. I appreciate it ty, if you have any advise please share
What’s the humidity level in your shop at this time of year? How much lower is it near the dehumidifier? BTW (you probably know) some dehumidifiers kick off if the humidity level is low enough.
Was the size of your kiln based specifically on your space or were there other reasons for the size? Do you still use it? Have you made any modifications since you put out the video?
The size was base on the space I could spare in the shop really didn’t change it much while I s used it. a couple months ago I took it apart and storming the part so I could make room for my cnc
Thanks for advice. I have not run over 130 degrees yet and probably will not. For now this is all testing on my part to see what happens. I have thought about looking into way to locate the dehumidifier outside the kiln in the future.
What dehumidifier do you use? I was looking at a 1500 sqft 22 pint one. Would that be sufficient in a space similar to yours? And where can I get some heat lamps? Thanks!
I really like this kiln. Over the winter, I plan to build a kiln and I really like your ideas. I'm a wood turner and I hate turning wet wood and then having to deal with the wood changing shape and cracking. It also limits what I use to seal the wood. Thanks very much for this video!
Excellent little home kiln! Very affordable, too. Now all I need is a garage stretcher so I can have room to put one in!
Hey Donavan. Looks like a win over all. I made a small version heat box( my easy bake oven, lol) to dry epoxy in winter as it has to be 70 degrees. Need my dehumidifier in the shop in summer and spring as it's really humid, rusts my cast iron and steel tools. But the bug killing aspect is intriguing especially in winter. I've got all the stuff just got to find a place to set it up.
That's interesting Donavan, I may look into building one next year. I'm using our dehumidifier in our spare room to pull moisture out of the wood, my wife isn't too happy as she wants to dry our clothes in the winter :)
A dehumidifier is little bit like an air conditioner in the way that it takes moisture out of the air by making water vapor condense into the bucket.. But the dehumidifier produces a little heat that comes out in it's exhaust. If you keep it cooped up in a small space and will quickly overheat and not work properly. Try putting the dehumidifier outside but next to the box and rout it's exhaust into the box allowing this new warm dry air to circulate through the box and come out the other end of the box. You can still use the lamps and fans. Keep your shop closed off from the outdoors (sources of airborne moisture) as much as possible. You'll notice (if you haven't already) that the Humidity in the shop will drop. That's good.. And you don't want to dry the wood too fast anyway or it might Check. Good luck.. Thanks for the vids...
love watching you work donavan
Thanks
Thanks for the video, I start building my dh kiln Saturday, im gonna model it based off of what I've seen in your video. I appreciate it ty, if you have any advise please share
Great hope it works as well for you as it does for me
What’s the humidity level in your shop at this time of year? How much lower is it near the dehumidifier? BTW (you probably know) some
dehumidifiers kick off if the humidity level is low enough.
Crazy. 3 years and still 20% wow. Outside drying?
Yes it was outside in 12 x 20 tent with the ends open
@@donavanshomes Well alright then. I built a small room in the barn for drying wood. It's coming down quick enough
Sounds like a stupid question but do you leave the front open just for the purpose of the video or you close it as well to keep the heat inside.
Yes I take the side off to load then close it up when in use
Was the size of your kiln based specifically on your space or were there other reasons for the size? Do you still use it? Have you made any modifications since you put out the video?
The size was base on the space I could spare in the shop really didn’t change it much while I s used it. a couple months ago I took it apart and storming the part so I could make room for my cnc
Are you still pleased with the performance of the Temp controller and Humidity sensor? Prices are very reasonable
I would also recommend you remove the dehumidifier during the sterilization process as the high heat will damage the interior components
The temperature controller and humidity sensor are working fine.
Thanks for advice. I have not run over 130 degrees yet and probably will not. For now this is all testing on my part to see what happens. I have thought about looking into way to locate the dehumidifier outside the kiln in the future.
Is the controller you purchased fairly easy to program? The first one I bought is a bit frustrating since it has no display.
Tim Pollock it was easy to use very happy with it
@@donavanshomes Thank you.
How did you get cookies dry like that with little or no cracking?
Elm I think so less prone to crack or I got lucky
how long does wood dry?
What controller did you use and where did you purchase it at .
Temperature Controller 110V Digital Thermostat Switch
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Thak you
What’s the cost to run this for a week?!
I am not really sure what the cost to run is. Down the road I might try and test to see.
What’s % is the dehumidifier set at ?
Mike Crombie I set at lowest setting so was running all of the time
What dehumidifier do you use? I was looking at a 1500 sqft 22 pint one. Would that be sufficient in a space similar to yours? And where can I get some heat lamps? Thanks!
I don’t remember it was one I got off Craigslist should be fine. I made the heat lamps setup and just used bathroom heat lamps