Fig. 49. The above illustration shows method of loading kiln cars with veneer on its edges by the use of the Tilting Platform.
A kiln car of edge-stacked lumber, properly piled, is made up of alternate solid sheets of lumber and vertical open-air spaces, so that the hot air and vapors rise naturally and freely through the lumber, drying both sides of the board evenly. The distribution of the heat and moisture being even and uniform, the drying process is naturally quickened, and there is no opportunity or tendency for the lumber to warp.
In [Figure 49] will be seen a method of loading kiln cars with veneer on edge by the use of a tilting platform. On the right of the illustration is seen a partially loaded kiln car tilted to an angle of 45 degrees, to facilitate the placing of the veneer on the car. At the left is a completely loaded car ready to enter the dry kiln.
Gum, poplar, and pine veneers are satisfactorily dried in this manner in from 8 to 24 hours.
In [Figure 50] will be seen method of piling lumber on the flat, "cross-wise" of the dry kiln when same has three tracks.
Fig. 50. Method of Loading lumber on its Flat, cross-wise of the Dry Kiln when same has Three Tracks.
In [Figure 51] will be seen another method of piling lumber on the flat, "cross-wise" of the dry kiln when same has three tracks.