If it's not too badly bowed, store it flat in a stack, with the bowed side UP. Place separators between the layers and make sure the layers are supported every couple of feet.
Putting a bit of weight on the top of the stack also helps force the bow back into line as the wood dries.
You can see the "stickers" between the layers, and how the stack has lots of air flow. Sheets of galvanized roofing on the top keep the stack dry, but having it under a shed is best.
Thanks! That's pretty much how I store my wood right now! I was wondering because I see sales sometimes on 1xwhatever and it all seemed slightly bowed...had wondered if it was a good idea to buy it and leave it weighted down to de-bow ;)
Taking that bow out is really hard. The drying technique can help, but you'll still probably have to find a way to get the board flat. There's some tedious stuff you can do with a hand plane or a jointer if you have access, but those are advanced topics. Better to buy wood that doesn't have the bow.
Tsu Dho Nimh
Tue, 11/30/2010 - 11:18
If it's not too badly bowed, store it flat in a stack, with the bowed side UP. Place separators between the layers and make sure the layers are supported every couple of feet.
Putting a bit of weight on the top of the stack also helps force the bow back into line as the wood dries.
Lumber Stack: http://gardenplotter.com/rospo.....1468.jpg
You can see the "stickers" between the layers, and how the stack has lots of air flow. Sheets of galvanized roofing on the top keep the stack dry, but having it under a shed is best.
http://www.silvanatrading.com/.....cks300.jpg shows a stack being built.
tnslb
Tue, 11/30/2010 - 15:19
Thanks! That's pretty much how I store my wood right now! I was wondering because I see sales sometimes on 1xwhatever and it all seemed slightly bowed...had wondered if it was a good idea to buy it and leave it weighted down to de-bow ;)
claydowling
Wed, 02/02/2011 - 05:02
Taking that bow out is really hard. The drying technique can help, but you'll still probably have to find a way to get the board flat. There's some tedious stuff you can do with a hand plane or a jointer if you have access, but those are advanced topics. Better to buy wood that doesn't have the bow.