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Short
Course
- "Introduction to Solar Kiln Design and Operation"
This
short one day course is a practical introduction to drying wood using a
Solar kiln. The course has been very popular and a huge success. The
feedback has been very encouraging and we plan to schedule further
dates when demand is sufficiently high.
The course
covers:- The
principles of timber drying and how a Solar Kiln works. How a Solar
kiln is designed and constructed and how it should be operated to
obtain a high quality product.
The
programme:- contains a
mix of presentations and practical demonstrations and includes:
1. Introduction & Moisture Content.
2. A closer look at drying wood, measuring humidity and timber defects.
3. Air drying.
4. Kiln drying & Solar Kiln Design – including a
demonstration of kiln features.
5. Solar kiln construction - taking a closer look at materials and
components.
6. Solar Kiln Operation – how it should be operated to obtain
a high quality product.
7. Open discussion.
Further
information: -
- - Course
Information Sheet - - - Feature
Article
Dates:- 2007,
to be confirmed - start at 10:30 am and
finish at around 5:30 pm.
Location:- Jonathan
Guest Furniture, The Old School,
Glanrhyd, Cardigan, Pembrokeshire SA43
3PA
Cost:- £60
including: morning coffee, buffet lunch, afternoon tea and a copy of
“The Solar Kiln Reference” CD*
Booking:-
You
can either send your remittance to me by post
or book
your place online.
*This
CD is a compilation of information about drying wood, kiln drying and
solar kilns. Of particular interest is the section which includes a
copy of the course presentation slides and kiln operating and data
recording procedures.
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"The
Solar Kiln Reference" download
If you are unable to come on
one of our courses, but are interested in finding out more; we can now
offer the content from this CD as a downloadable zipped-file
(6Mb) at an introductory price of £10. click
here for more information.
After completing the payment
process you will be sent a link by email to the download page. (should
be within 24hrs)
Please read our terms
& conditions before purchase.
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