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Mar 27, 2020

New Web App Calculates Equilibrium Moisture Content whether you measure humidity with Wet Bulb, Dew Point, or Relative Humidity

NC State’s Wood Products Extension has converted the EMC Calculate (Excel) spreadsheet to a web based application that works well with web-connected devices.  The EMC Calculate app will calculate an estimate of the EMC (Equilibrium Moisture Content of wood) based on the dry bulb temperature and one of the following:  relative humidity, wet bulb or dew… 

Jan 14, 2020

2020 Dry Kiln Operator’s Short Course at NC State Announced – CANCELLED

Cancelled – the 51st Annual Hardwood Dry Kiln Operator’s Short Course – Cancelled Cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak. We hope to reschedule this short course later in the year. Sponsored by the SouthEastern Dry Kiln ClubMay 19 – 22, 2020NC State UniversityRaleigh, NC This short course will provide practical knowledge about how lumber is effectively… 

Sep 26, 2019

Fall 2019 Southeastern Dry Kiln Club Meeting Announced

Fall 2019 Southeastern Dry Kiln Club Meeting Announced To be held jointly with OVLDA Fall 2019 Meeting WHEN:           Wednesday, November 6 – Thursday, November 7, 2019 WHERE:         Technical Session: Cardin Forest Products 2534 Battlecreek Rd. South Pittsburg, TN 37380 Hotel & Registration:  Holiday Inn Express Hotel… 

Jun 20, 2019

Spring 2019 Southeastern Dry Kiln Club Meeting

The Spring Southeastern Dry Kiln Club Meeting was held from June 13 – June 14, 2019 in Marion, NC. The technical session was provided by Gene Wengert, the Wood Doctor. His presentations covered four carefully selected topics: Drying Oak Drying Hard Maple Getting More Uniform Final MC Shortening Kiln Residence Time The business meeting covered… 

May 21, 2019

NHLA HARDWOOD LUMBER GRADING WORKSHOP (cancelled)

The NHLA HARDWOOD LUMBER GRADING WORKSHOP scheduled for June 4 – 6, 2019 will not be offered this year. Your next opportunity at NC State will be during the summer of 2020. 

Apr 1, 2019

Wood 101 – Workshop (cancelled)

WOOD PRODUCTS EXTENSION AT NC STATE IS OFFERING A ONE-DAY WORKSHOP TO LEARN ABOUT AND EXPLORE NUMEROUS FACETS OF WOOD AND FOREST PRODUCTS. WOOD 101 – HIGHLIGHTS What is the STRUCTURE of wood? What types of WOOD PRODUCTS are there? Wood and MOISTURE, how do they get along? DURABILITY and PROTECTION, how to keep wood… 

Mar 1, 2019

Wood Waste Reclaim and Recycle: A Survey for the Wood Products Industry

Wood Products Extension at NCSU is currently developing a Wood Waste Recycle & Reuse program. To assess the needs of the wood products industry we would like to ask you some questions. All responses remain anonymous and confidential.  CLICK HERE for the survey. 

Feb 12, 2019

Two Workshops Announced for 2019 by NC State University

THE 50TH ANNUAL HARDWOOD DRY KILN OPERATOR’S SHORT COURSE  Sponsored by the Southeastern Dry Kiln ClubMay 14 – 17, 2019NC State UniversityRaleigh, NC This short course will provide practical knowledge about how lumber is effectively kiln dried and scientific background on related wood properties and processes.  It will have value for the beginner as well as experienced… 

Nov 29, 2018

Fall 2018 Southeastern Dry Kiln Club Meeting

The Fall Southeastern Dry Kiln Club Meeting was held from November 8 – November 9 25, 2018 in Mt. Gilead, NC. The technical sessions started with Rob and Nick Girardi giving a presentation on continuous dry kilns (CDK). They focused on the advantages of the technology and provided interesting insights to the history and development.… 

Oct 1, 2018

FALL 2018 SOUTHEASTERN DRY KILN CLUB MEETING ANNOUNCED

FALL 2018 SOUTHEASTERN DRY KILN CLUB MEETING ANNOUNCED Planning for the 2018 Fall Meeting is ongoing. The technical session will be hosted and a tour will be given by Jordan Lumber Company.   Jordan Lumber has continuous pine kilns that measure moisture content during drying.  The program is still being developed so there will be…