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I do most of my work outside and in a garage. Because of the uncontrolled environment and living in the Midwest, the summers can be almost tropical with 90% humidity and the winters can be bone dry with almost zero humidity. Is there any special precautions needed while preparing lumber and making joints, so they don’t split, nor show gaps?
Dan,
Not knowing exactly where your are,I just checked the weather for Gary, IN, it’s 16*F right now. I’m guessing you’re not out back planning lumber or cutting dovetails. My solution for years has been to banish the cars from the garage and take over as much as possible for the shop.
Once you get past that hurdle, it comes down to insulation and a heat source.
Keep in mind that non vented fuel burning for heat will generate large amounts of water vapor, ie propane/kerosene etc..
Best,
CraigWest of Gary, in Joliet Il. A little colder in the winter, hotter in the summer. I do have a one car garage that will become my workspace. Its insulated and can easily keep the temps in the 30s-40s with a small heater. But it will be unregulated and could potentially have temperature swings from winter to summer of 80 degrees or more.. Last night was -2°f, next month will undoubtedly get colder. Also, not only are the winters brutally cold, and extremely dry, the summers are the complete opposite hot and humid. I guess my question is, should I be concerned with wood movement, especially on the joinery of finished pieces?
Dan,
I built a small shop last summer but it was built on a budget so there is no heating system yet. I live in Oklahoma so the temps can be somewhat to extremes here too. It was 19 last night and in the 50s today. Take over the garage and then add some heat. Tell your spouse that you are gong to control the environment for her car… -
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