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Originally Posted by special-K
What I know the term "rick" to mean has nothing to do with quantity or firewood. It is the method used to air dry lumber or just stack it to keep it dry. It's when you place narrow strips of wood in line with one another between each course of board while also leaving space side by side of each board. That is how you air dry lumber when not kiln drying. It's also how to store it outside to prevent rot and mold.
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We called that "sticking"
We also did it that way when stacking in a kiln, plus leaving edge space. You had to be damn careful to stack it straight or it would lean and tip. Another young guy and I contracted to fill the kiln for this old fellow that I had been working for. I nearly ran my helper into the ground because I was used to humping lumber around all day long.
I don't think I ever got back to that job. We had to take a break from making T&G and other products while the kiln drying process occurred (the kiln was just a big heated and insulated building). I don't remember now if I got another job or the old fellow got sick or what.
What I did
today was go to town to get some papers notarized and drop off the Jeep at the car hospital. This afternoon I've been out watching and yakking with the young neighbor guy who is oiling my house. Retirement is nice
