I would appreciate advice from any carpentry-wise members on approaches and precautions regarding a wooden tobacco kiln that I expect to construct.
Below, is a concept for a tobacco kiln, built of 2" x 2" framing. It is not to scale. My likely dimensions will be ~4' height; ~30" width; 20-24" depth. This is dictated by the available space in which to stand it.
I was hoping to build this in such a way that it could be disassembled (if needed) for storage, but that may involve the use of tools that I don't possess. It will be built using simple hand tools, and a hand-held power drill.
The diagonals pictured, would likely only be required if the exterior sheeting was not structural. That is, if it's just thick foam sheeting, then the diagonals would be needed. If sheathed in plywood, then the sheeting would serve for diagonal stability.
The door is separately framed, so that the closure can firmly support a gasket of some kind.
I don't need suggestions on the workings (electrical, heat source, etc.), but the box itself.
So:
Bob
Below, is a concept for a tobacco kiln, built of 2" x 2" framing. It is not to scale. My likely dimensions will be ~4' height; ~30" width; 20-24" depth. This is dictated by the available space in which to stand it.
I was hoping to build this in such a way that it could be disassembled (if needed) for storage, but that may involve the use of tools that I don't possess. It will be built using simple hand tools, and a hand-held power drill.
The diagonals pictured, would likely only be required if the exterior sheeting was not structural. That is, if it's just thick foam sheeting, then the diagonals would be needed. If sheathed in plywood, then the sheeting would serve for diagonal stability.
The door is separately framed, so that the closure can firmly support a gasket of some kind.
I don't need suggestions on the workings (electrical, heat source, etc.), but the box itself.
So:
- suggested sheathing materials
- joining methods
- potential issues
- are there sandwich insulation boards that are affordable?
Bob