(Sawing and Drying Forum)
From Professor Gene Wengert, forum technical advisor:
Drying associations provide a great way to transfer the latest technical information. Everyone that has a kiln, even a small one, should join as the dues are often just $15 per year. Here is a listing of the eastern U.S. groups. Please correct any incorrect info.
Kiln Drying Associations:
New England Kiln Drying Association
William B. Smith
SUNY College of Env. Science & Forestry
Wood Products Engineering
1 Forestry Drive
Syracuse, NY 13210-2786
www.esf.edu/nekda
Allegheny Dry Kiln Club
Brian Bond
Southeastern Dry Kiln Club
Joe Denig
Department of Wood and Paper Science
Wood Products Extension
Campus Box 8003
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 27695-8003
www.ces.ncsu.edu/nreos/wood/dry_kiln
Ohio Valley Dry Kiln Association
Carroll Fackler
Dept of Forestry
University of KY
130 Robinson Rd
Jackson, KY 42339
www.ukwoodcenter.net/ovlda.htm
Great Lakes Kiln Club
Bob Seavy
Dept of Bio-Based Products
University of MN
2004 Folwell Ave
St. Paul, MN 55108
www.glkda.org
Keystone Kiln Drying Association
Troy Feldbauer
Babcock Lumber
2220 Palmer St
Pittsburgh, PA 15218