How to Dry Lumber to End Grain
As the name suggests, lumber end grain is the grain part of pieces of lumber. These parts are often put together and used as decorations or as countertops. The end grain is found on the inside of the lumber. A 2-by-4 can be cut and turned so the end grain faces up. The end grain is then pieced together with the grain facing up to make arts and crafts. Follow a few steps to properly dry lumber to end grain. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Set down cement blocks on a flat surface that does not get direct sunlight. An open-air shed is an ideal place to dry end grain lumber. Line up the cement blocks in a straight row so one is pressing up against another. Continue until enough distance is covered to fit all of your lumber.
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Lay dry 2-by-8 boards horizontally on top of the cement block. This will give a base for the end grain lumber to dry on. Butt one board up to another so the cement block is completely covered throughout.
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Lay the pieces of end grain lumber directly on top of the 2-by-8 board. Space them out so none of the boards touch any other boards. Continue down the 2-by-8 board until all the end grain lumber you need to dry is sitting on the 2-by-8's.
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Wait for the end grain of the boards to dry. Check back periodically every few days to see if the boards are drying. These times will vary depending on the thickness of the lumber and the time of year you are drying it in.
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Tips & Warnings
Be sure to keep the boards covered if it is going to rain.
