Creating and Using Stickers for Drying

What happens here

After edging the boards, the creator demonstrates the use of 'stickers.' These are small, square pieces of wood (1x1 inch) that are placed between layers of lumber when stacking for air drying. The purpose of stickers is to allow air to circulate evenly around each board, preventing moisture buildup and promoting consistent drying. It's important to use stickers made from the same species of wood as the lumber being dried to prevent 'sticker stain,' which can occur if different wood types react chemically during drying. He places a red oak sticker under a board to show how they are used. He mentions that the current red oak board with bark will be trimmed further to remove remaining bark and create a uniform piece.

Goal: Prepare stickers and understand their role in lumber drying.