Tougas Timberworks

Notes from the Shop

Notes on wood species, kiln drying, and the work coming out of the shop in Monroe, Connecticut.

Kiln Drying Black Walnut: What Changes in the Wood After Three Weeks

Black walnut moves after it comes out of the log. Here is what actually happens inside the kiln, why moisture content matters, and what you get when the process is done right.

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Kiln Drying Black Walnut: What Changes in the Wood After Three Weeks