{"product_id":"mastering-wood-drying-storage-alice-schwartz-9798244419429","title":"Mastering Wood Drying \u0026 Storage: A Comprehensive Guide: Moisture Control, Kilns, and Finished Lumber for Small-Scale Production","description":"\u003cb\u003eReactive Publishing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eMastering Wood Drying \u0026amp; Storage is the essential guide to turning green lumber into stable, high-quality stock ready for fine woodworking and small-scale production. Written for sawyers, furniture makers, and serious hobbyists, Robert T. Henshaw demystifies moisture control, kiln operation, and long-term storage, bridging the gap between traditional craft knowledge and modern, small-shop practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Measure and manage moisture content for different species\u003cbr\u003e- Choose between air-drying and kiln-drying based on volume and use-case\u003cbr\u003e- Operate small kilns for predictable, defect-free seasoning\u003cbr\u003e- Optimize stack design, sticker spacing, and airflow\u003cbr\u003e- Prevent checking, case hardening, sticker stain, and warp\u003cbr\u003e- Store finished lumber to maintain stability over seasons\u003cbr\u003e- Improve yield, reduce waste, and increase profitability\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom backyard sawmills to boutique furniture shops, moisture control determines whether lumber becomes heirloom material or scrap. Henshaw provides a clear, step-by-step approach to drying and conditioning lumber that maximizes quality without requiring industrial facilities or expensive equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are producing board feet for sale, prepping stock for cabinetry, or milling your own logs for personal builds, Mastering Wood Drying \u0026amp; Storage delivers the knowledge you need to achieve professional-grade results at a fraction of the scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alice Schwartz,Robert T. Henshaw\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798244419429\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/18\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 472\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.38lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.95d","brand":"Alice Schwartz","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48454348374271,"sku":"9798244419429","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8f51b5c0-d07c-4657-b09f-11e7528b3964.jpg?v=1777305681","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mastering-wood-drying-storage-alice-schwartz-9798244419429","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}