News
The Fall meeting was held on September 28 at the Little Creek Casino Resort in Shelton, Washington. One of the best-attended meetings in many years, it included a tour of the kilns and sawmill at Sierra-Pacific in Shelton. Thanks to Steve Stoner and Chris Ferguson of SPI for hosting the tour!
Speakers included Mike Milota of Wood Moisture Solutions; he discussed how to get steam energy into a coil, Dick Phillips (Sierra-Pacific, retired) discussing maintenance and troubleshooting of steam traps, and Walt Williams of Smithco discussing kiln fans. Harry Estlow (never quite retired) managed a Q&A session, and Steve Stoner of Sierra-Pacific told us about the Shelton Mill and what we'd see on the tour.
We have two meetings already planned for for 2025 and would welcome speakers to offer non-commercial technical presentations. If you're interested, please see the "Contact Us" page and let Steve Carroll know what you propose.
More News:
In addition to the online version of Mike Milota's Lumber Drying Workshop, Mike is again hosting an in-person class in December! Go to the links page and click on the Workshop button for information. You must register by November 27!
2025 Membership Dues
In December, we will begin collecting dues for 2025 membership. Your annual dues of just $30 pay for meeting arrangements (including lunch) and maintenance of the website. It's a great value!
West Coast Dry Kiln Association
