[Woodworkers] Dirty Wood

[chuck.steger at gmail.com]

When I milled my own lumber (well, I paid someone to cut it but you get the idea), as I brought it into the shop, I swept each board with a broom prior to bringing in. This was after it had been drying outside for several months and had insecticide applied before coming into the shop. It was time consuming because I had 600 bd ft to move but I’m glad I did it. I restacked it inside and then watched it very carefully for any fine sawdust. But none was to be seen. Quite frankly I would have been shocked if I saw any because I sprayed it with wood boring insecticide several times when it was outside. Last thing you need to do is bring bugs inside!

 

Chuck

 

From: Woodworkers <woodworkers-bounces at lists.sawdusters.org> On Behalf Of Ron Odum via Woodworkers
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 2:19 PM
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Cc: Ron Odum <rodum233 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Woodworkers] Dirty Wood

 

The stack of red oak I bought awhile back has a large number of boards that are dirty from a sandy soil.. I've brushed, vacuumed and blew off with compressed air.. A time consuming task..What's the group thoughts getting the boards clean?  I've considered pressure washing..Dont know what that would do to moisture content.. 13.6% now.. Or.. Bushing & Vacuuming.. THEN..using my old planer blades, run them through. I believe this may remove the crud and I can always resurface with the new blades when I use them.. Hairbrained idea??? 

I'm open to ideas and suggestions.

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