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Mauri Motti

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« on: September 14, 2011, 09:36 AM »
I've harvested and sawn to boards an oak about three months ago. I wondered if there's any trouble if I'd use it in a month or so to build some outdoor furniture for under a roofed patio? The boards range in thickness from about 4 to 6 centimeters.

Any help appreciated!
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« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2011, 09:56 AM »
I would use a moisture meter first.  Good luck.

best is to cut it into slabs quickly, otherwise the wood will split. as for drying, a rule of thumb is at least 1 year per 10mm thickness. best is to lay them not on the ground, in a covered area with good air flow    From TimTool   Belgium
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« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2011, 12:43 PM »
Thanks waho609,

I have used a moisture meter several weeks ago and from the 4 cm boards it reads 12% at the end grain which isn't a fair indication but it's better then nothing. The boards are about three meters in length and I'm sure there's lots of moisture in the wood. And I am aware of the 2,5 cm per year but (ideally 8%) that is for indoor use and I want to use the oak outside and hoped that as long as I'm not dovetailing or use other fine joinery, I should be fine. (?)
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« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2011, 06:50 PM »
Patience my friend patience.   Blink
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« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2011, 10:10 PM »
I wouldn't build it out of green lumber, it will move, more than you think. Although 12% isn't terrible, where are you checking with the meter? Try cutting a board in 1/2 and see what the % is in the cut.
But considering that some kiln lumber goes down to 6% or lower that is still a bit to dry out yet.
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