wood working 101
i was given about a 1000? bf, a full size PU truck loaded as full as i could get it without side racks, of very rough cut (Volkswagen mill), full dimension 2" x 4-6-8-10-12" x 8-10-12' big leaf maple, with some fiddleback, that was stacked and stickered in an open shed for a couple of years. i now have it stacked and stickered in a enclosed, but not heated, space with a fan. when i first put it in the shed it was 18% moisture content, a friend had a meter which we checked with before we stacked the wood about 2 months ago. i haven't checked the moisture since then. i am not sure what to expect or/or what would be the best way to proceed. i don't have the time at the moment for any great time consuming projects but would like to prepare and/or preserve the wood as much as possible for future use. all ideas, advice would be appreciated! and i agree that this will be an excellent chance to buy a new tool. heck, with all the money i am saving on materials i may even be able to justify two! :o) thanks chuck b:-)