Drying Boxes??? Anyone have one??? Lacy:)

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flowergurl

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You could use the plans for the rubbermaid dryer but build a wooden box rather than use the rubbermaid tub. This way hubby can use his carpenter skills to build a sweet little box with a hinged door so it's easy to open and a bit more "earthy" than the rubbermaid thingy. I made one out of an old trunk I found in a house I bought a few years back. Hinged lid makes for easy access and then vents out the bottem on the back of the box. The trunk sits on one side with the hinged door opening like a closet door so there is room for several screen shelves inside in case you have bud in different stages of dry...easier to keep track. Bout four feet tall but suppose it could be as tall as you want. I connected the vent to a chimney that runs to my roof so not much smell. I have a friend who built one out of an old pie cozy. It's pretty neat, will have to see if she will let me take some pics.
 

crazy-mental

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Thanks crazy. I know how to dry the buds (lol)

thats the way I normally dry them. i am looking for info on dry boxes that speed up the process and eliminate any possible mold. And yes my hubby is very good in the handyman department. He's a great carpender and has exceptional mechanic skills. He's a good man otherwise I wouldn't be with him;)

Lacy:blsmoke:
sorry lacy only trying to help.
i would build a wood box, and get an intake and out, fans.
may speed it up.
i dont like to rush drying, cos i messed up with my 1st harvests, trying to dry to fast."nothing worse than fast dried bud".
hope you get somthing sorted, in fact i know you will.
good luck.
p.s whats the big rush.
thought you would have loads left from last summers harvest.lol
 

VictorVIcious

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I posted a build of one. After reading about and looking at many I felt a replacement for the carbon crystal that was easy to work with would be easier duh. Its like Prego, "It's in there". The container should be wood instead of the plastic in my opinion. I'm working on it, give me another year I'll have it. lol VV
 

crazy-mental

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i would use thinner wood like wood fruit boxes, so the buds can breath more, once you add your fans.
what ever you make lacy, i bet its good.
can i have your plans after your build.
 

Lacy

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I do still have lots of bud from last year.
I am just curious to find a method that works well. Its more of a question hubby had.:-| He has some plans of his own. I am thinking some of my weed is gonna be scooped. :cry:




Thanks crazy. I know how to dry the buds (lol)

thats the way I normally dry them. i am looking for info on dry boxes that speed up the process and eliminate any possible mold. And yes my hubby is very good in the handyman department. He's a great carpender and has exceptional mechanic skills. He's a good man otherwise I wouldn't be with him;)

Lacy:blsmoke:
sorry lacy only trying to help.
i would build a wood box, and get an intake and out, fans.
may speed it up.
i dont like to rush drying, cos i messed up with my 1st harvests, trying to dry to fast."nothing worse than fast dried bud".
hope you get somthing sorted, in fact i know you will.
good luck.
p.s whats the big rush.
thought you would have loads left from last summers harvest.lol
 

Lacy

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ThanksVV. Yes I agree that wood would be nicer.
I'm not in a hurry for this. its just something hubby and I were both considering.
When i get my mm card I am probably going to be growing for one other person and depending how things go many more. And it will all be legal, which is the BEST part.

Lacy:blsmoke:
I posted a build of one. After reading about and looking at many I felt a replacement for the carbon crystal that was easy to work with would be easier duh. Its like Prego, "It's in there". The container should be wood instead of the plastic in my opinion. I'm working on it, give me another year I'll have it. lol VV
 

Lacy

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Yes but if you had proper ventilation with fans it might not matter.

But then again you don't want moist wood either.

Perhaps basswood?

Hubby would know better. He knows his woods!!

I will pass over the plans for sure. You bet!

lacy:blsmoke:
i would use thinner wood like wood fruit boxes, so the buds can breath more, once you add your fans.
what ever you make lacy, i bet its good.
can i have your plans after your build.
 

Lacy

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SA weeet idea. I LOVE it.:clap:

You are one smart Chick!

Awesome idea.
Thanks

Lacy:blsmoke:

You could use the plans for the rubbermaid dryer but build a wooden box rather than use the rubbermaid tub. This way hubby can use his carpenter skills to build a sweet little box with a hinged door so it's easy to open and a bit more "earthy" than the rubbermaid thingy. I made one out of an old trunk I found in a house I bought a few years back. Hinged lid makes for easy access and then vents out the bottem on the back of the box. The trunk sits on one side with the hinged door opening like a closet door so there is room for several screen shelves inside in case you have bud in different stages of dry...easier to keep track. Bout four feet tall but suppose it could be as tall as you want. I connected the vent to a chimney that runs to my roof so not much smell. I have a friend who built one out of an old pie cozy. It's pretty neat, will have to see if she will let me take some pics.
 

flowergurl

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Have not had any problems with excessive moisture effecting the wood. I think the box is cherry so based on that would think a hard wood will hold up well. You could paint some pretties on the outside of the box but I love the look of the natural wood.
 

Lacy

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Cherry wood is gorgeous and no I wouldn't paint anything over that. I LOVE the look of natural wood and would never consider painting over something so beautiful.

Yeah basswood would be a horrible choice as it is too soft and would hold in all the bud moisture. Didn't think of that.

Ahh cherry wood. Nice.:mrgreen:

Thanks again Flowergoil.;)

lacy:blsmoke:
Have not had any problems with excessive moisture effecting the wood. I think the box is cherry so based on that would think a hard wood will hold up well. You could paint some pretties on the outside of the box but I love the look of the natural wood.
 
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