I'm using a Timbermaster Protimeter mini c with 60mm extension pins on a hammer-in device.

Ends:

I've set the lengths on my logs 3.19m..and kiln 3.2m length based on a dimension that will be most efficiently used in a queensize bed. The tight tolerance in the kiln can be tricky during loading, but reduces the blow-by around the stack to nil.


The large (>100mm) dia posts have 4in of waste on each end, anticipating checks. The tops of the head posts will actually be cut from the inside part of the logs, thus less likely to have checks showing.

The checking I experienced on my air-dried batch was consistently spread across the log. ie the ends were no worse than the middle. I can't explain that, but its what this species seems to do (pinus contorta, corsican), even though it is measurably drying from the ends inward.

Regardless, I will try to source the anchorseal you suggested, for my next batch. Finding chemical based items in NZ can be quite a challenge at times. (not always a bad thing, as we are GE free and no nuke either)

Should be approaching the end soon, with any luck with sunny days.

Thanks for your support

Jeff