whats safe to use

[youngster]

Originally Posted by mykee

Wrongo!
Oil does not evaporate during kiln drying, only the moisture in the wood; concentrating the oils further.

You're sure about this? That came from a trusted source.

[mykee]

Yup.
If you're going to reference something, back it up with some knowledge.

[insignia100]

Originally Posted by mykee

Yup.
If you're going to reference something, back it up with some knowledge.

*ahem*

If I'm not mistaken, the harmful oils in cedar and pine are aromatic oils. These are very volatile, meaning they do in fact evaporate. Ergo, there is no reason why kiln drying wouldn't remove these oils from the wood.

Use of Cedar as a Substrate for Reptiles and Other Pets

[hellosugaree]

Originally Posted by mykee

Wrongo!
Oil does not evaporate during kiln drying, only the moisture in the wood; concentrating the oils further.

Originally Posted by youngster

You're sure about this? That came from a trusted source.

Neither of you backed up your words. I'm not saying either of you are right or wrong, but neither of you supported your claims in any way.