[Handwork in Wood by William Noyes]@TWC D-Link bookHandwork in Wood CHAPTER III 9/18
For example, the cheap and abundant loblolly pine can be made, by preservative methods, to take the place of high priced long-leaf pine for many purposes. PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS FOR STORING LUMBER. Under the hasty methods prevalent in the mill, very little wood comes to the shop well seasoned, and it should therefore be carefully stored before using, so as to have the fullest possible air circulation around it.
Where the boards are large enough, "sticking" is the best method of storage, i.e., narrow strips of wood are placed at short intervals between the pieces which are piled flat.
The weight of the boards themselves helps to prevent warping.
Boards set upright or on edge are likely to be distorted soon.
It is often wise to press together with weights or to clamp together with handscrews boards that show a tendency to warp, putting the two concave sides together.
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