Offloading and Stacking for Drying

What happens here

Once lumber is cut, it needs to be properly stacked to air dry and cure. Use a TYM TX25 tractor with pallet forks to carefully transport the stacks of freshly milled lumber to a designated drying area. When stacking, place small, uniformly sized pieces of wood (called 'stickers') between each layer of lumber. These stickers, often cut from the same wood species, allow air to circulate freely around each board, preventing mold, rot, and warping. The presenter also mentions that remaining scrap wood (slabs and edgings) can be cut into 1x1 inch stickers for future use.

Goal: Properly stack lumber with stickers to facilitate air drying and prevent damage.