Mold on the Beech - Woodworking Talk

bradleywellsoff · 02-20-2009, 04:39 PM

I,ve been air drying some Beech in my shop for a few months now. I took a quick peek inside the stack the other day and discovered mold spots growing everywhere.

Is this natural, or should I get that stuff out of my shop? Any danger of sickness? I'll try to post pics tomorrow.

Thanks, Brad

**Daren** · 02-20-2009, 05:08 PM

You need more airflow (put a fan on it).

dirtclod · 02-20-2009, 09:22 PM

+1 on the air flow. How much room do you have under it? Do you have it properly stickered?

bradleywellsoff · 02-21-2009, 04:18 PM

I've got crap stacked everywhere around the wood. 3" under it with 1/2" stickers. I'll change all of this and see what happens.
Thanks, Brad

jeffreythree · 02-21-2009, 05:12 PM

1/2" is kinda thin for a sticker, too. Not much air will get in the stack.