My Nyle kiln I purchased them I 2000 I keep them maintained and especially I pay super attention to the coils inside the unit, the only problem I've had was an electrial storm cooking the unit, but work wise beautiful machine, I wouldn't mind having two of your systems.
Tyler thanks for the good all meat hands on video, nicely done. Have you ever used a wood fired Kiln ? I am currently building one using a 40’ conex and plan to burn slab wood. Thanks Tom~
Nice video. I just built one inside my shop. It’s 12’ long 5’ tall and 4’ wide. It’s not very big. Im having trouble finding a unit/set up like you have only cause mine is pretty small.
How do you stack the wood in the kilin ? Does it go on racks with tie downs to prevent warping or do you just stack on the floor and pile weight on top ?
In regards to your extra heater, when you dry say YB you want temperature to rise very slowly as to not darken or stain wood. If you heat up too quickly there is too much humidity to quickly....
Thanks for the video. I’m currently designing my kiln. I’m thinking of using a heater like your auxiliary heater. How long does it take to get your kiln to temp.? And what’s the cubic feet of your kiln? Thanks.
Thanks for sharing Tyler - excellent video and ideas. I have a regular 200 unit (still new in its box). Given your experience, do you recommend that I upgrade to the “M” model controller? Not even sure if they’d let me upgrade, and also not sure how important for me the extra probe capability would really be. We’re likely not going to do crazy commercial ongoing drying. I’ve got a TK-2000 mill and will likely focus mostly on hardwood slabs and boards for my own use. Let me know your thoughts, I sure appreciate it. Hey Bud, also what state are you located in?
I noticed you're not using any vents. Have you noticed any issues with the kiln overheating? I'm currently in the process of constructing a kiln and I'm not sure if I need to vent it or not. It seems to be counterintuitive to install them after I've spent so much effort insulating and air sealing the chamber.
I have a small 20x40 pole barn that is partially converted to a living space. There is no heater, but it has a 600cfm exhaust fan and it is fully insulated. Could I add a large fan and dry my lumber in it? I greatly appreciate any response🙏
It wouldn't be nearly the same as a true kiln dry as chances are you wouldn't reach a top temp around 120f to ensure all pests are killed off. There are many people that do finish the drying process the way you described though so it's up to you if you want to worry about the chances of a pest infestation.
There HAS to be a way to do this with wood scraps...? The amount of electricity needed seems like it would cut into your operating costs the same way selling green wood--would (See what I did there? lol). Am I crazy? How can one do this with wood scrap? or at least supplement the electricity required? Im late on this but....there has to be a way.
That would be ideal. Easier to control the temp and the boiler could heat multiple buildings, and if a completely new building, you could go in floor heat and gain that wat too.
Tyler, what heater do you purchase? You mentioned adding a second one, did you buy the same? I sent you an email and would love to speak on the phone. We operate a sawmill out of Texas. Thanks for posting this video and showing the kiln building.
The nyle kit runs about 7k doing the enclosure, spray foam, concrete, and door I've got about 20k in it. If you are frugal and do a lot of the work yourself you could probably get it done for 15k.
@@LumberjacksTreeService thanks. Forgot about the concrete. Have a spot already built that would work in my pole barn (and 1/2 spray foamed already) just wondering what it would take to break even
