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TWO LOADS. ONE COSTLY HABIT. ONE PERMANENT SOLUTION.

PRICE IS WHAT YOU PAY. COST-PER-TURN IS WHAT YOU LIVE WITH.

THAT'S THE TUFF-STIX DIFFERENCE. With our softwood lumber, you can buy once and enjoy the benefits of thermal heat efficiency for a dry forever.™

STILL USING WOOD KILN STICKS?

That's not just a material choice of softwood lumber -- it's a maintenance plan that ensures thermal heat efficiency.

Broken sticks. Inconsistent airflow due to poor quality softwood lumber. Constant replacement leads to lost time and reduced thermal heat efficiency.

TUFF-STIX™ aluminum kiln sticks change the math:

Hundreds of turns, not just a few, ensure optimal thermal heat efficiency for every load. With consistent airflow, you can expect no deterioration, stains, splinters, or breakage in your softwood lumber. This means less handling, reduced downtime, and ultimately, better lumber.

PAY Higher upfront cost. GET much lower cost-per-turn.

Once you have the facts, you realize that when it comes to softwood lumber, 'cheaper' isn't always the best choice for thermal heat efficiency!

buy cheap. replace often.

buy smart. dry forever.™





BEST KILN STIX FOR HARDWOOD, SOFTWOOD, UTILITY POLES, TREATED LUMBER, THERMAL MODIFICATION

BEST KILN STIX FOR HARDWOOD, SOFTWOOD, UTILITY POLES, TREATED LUMBER, THERMAL MODIFICATION

BEST KILN STIX FOR HARDWOOD, SOFTWOOD, UTILITY POLES, TREATED LUMBER, THERMAL MODIFICATION

BEST KILN STIX FOR HARDWOOD, SOFTWOOD, UTILITY POLES, TREATED LUMBER, THERMAL MODIFICATION

BEST KILN STIX FOR HARDWOOD, SOFTWOOD, UTILITY POLES, TREATED LUMBER, THERMAL MODIFICATION

BEST KILN STIX FOR HARDWOOD, SOFTWOOD, UTILITY POLES, TREATED LUMBER, THERMAL MODIFICATION

FOR ANY WOOD PROCESSING

THE ULTIMATE STIX FOR THERMAL MODIFICATION!!!!

ELIMINATES NAGGING PROBLEMS!

Broken sticks. Inconsistent airflow due to poor quality softwood lumber. Constant replacement leads to lost time and reduced thermal heat efficiency.

SAVES A LOT OF MONEY!!!

SAVES A LOT OF MONEY!!!

Hundreds of turns, not just a few, ensure optimal thermal heat efficiency for every load. With consistent airflow, you can expect no deterioration, stains, splinters, or breakage in your softwood lumber. This means less handling, reduced downtime, and ultimately, better lumber.

PRICE IS WHAT YOU PAY.

SAVES A LOT OF MONEY!!!

Once you have the facts, you realize that when it comes to softwood lumber, 'cheaper' isn't always the best choice for thermal heat efficiency!

COST-PER-TURN IS WHAT YOU LIVE WITH.

Cost isn't just about the initial purchase; it also involves factors such as how long the softwood lumber lasts, how many turns are realized, how well they perform, and how much degradation is avoided. Additionally, after the service life is over, it's essential to consider what they are worth in recycling, especially in terms of their thermal heat efficiency.

FOR DIMENSION LUMBER OR BEAMS

Our team of kiln stix experts is always available to provide advice and support for your project involving softwood lumber. Whether you need help selecting the right sticker or guidance on enhancing thermal heat efficiency for a custom project, we're here to help.

#1 CHEAPEST-PER-TURN!

#1 CHEAPEST-PER-TURN!

We understand the importance of staying within budget while ensuring optimal thermal heat efficiency. That's why we offer competitive pricing on all of our kiln stick products and services, which are ideal for working with softwood lumber.

#1 in EVERY CATEGORY!

#1 CHEAPEST-PER-TURN!

There's a reason why TUFF-STIX is being called the #1 KILN STIX in the industry when it comes to drying softwood lumber! 


Best AIRFLOW through your pack 

Best THERMAL HEAT EFFICIENCY 

NO wet spots under the sticks 

Least impedance on fan motors 

Lowest drying utility costs 

Least cost-per-turn 

Longest service life....BY FAR! 

Best recycled value 

Least degrade after drying 

Least cleanup 

Most up-time in production 

Safest kiln stick out there 

...and MUCH MORE!!!

#1 FOR A REASON!

BUY ONCE. DRY FOREVER™

The bottom line: air can move easier, with less energy, and maximum thermal heat efficiency through the kiln package, which virtually eliminates wet spots often found with regular 'airflow wood sticks' made from softwood lumber.

BUY ONCE. DRY FOREVER™

NEVER BUY ANOTHER KILN STICK!

BUY ONCE. DRY FOREVER™

WHY KEEP BUYING WOOD KILN STICKS THAT CLAIM TO IMPROVE "AIR FLOW" WHEN YOU HAVE TO KEEP RE-BUYING THEM OVER AND OVER? WITH LESS AIR FLOW, YOU KNOW THEY WON'T LAST! CONSIDERING OPTIONS LIKE SOFTWOOD LUMBER CAN ENHANCE THERMAL HEAT EFFICIENCY, MAKing IT A SMARTER CHOICE FOR YOUR NEEDS.

NEVER BUY ANOTHER KILN STICK!

NEVER BUY ANOTHER KILN STICK!

NEVER BUY ANOTHER KILN STICK!

WOULD YOU BUY A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT THAT YOU KNEW WON'T LAST BUT A FEW TIMES USING IT? ...KILN STICKS DON'T HAVE TO BE REPLACED WHEN YOU BUY TUFF-STIX, which not only supports the durability needed for treating softwood lumber but also enhances thermal heat efficiency!

CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE TODAY! 573-525-8587

BUY ONCE. DRY FOREVER.™

THAT'S THE TUFF-STIX DIFFERENCE. With our softwood lumber, you can buy once and enjoy the benefits of thermal heat efficiency for a dry forever.™

"BELT-BUMPERS"

THAT'S THE TUFF-STIX DIFFERENCE. With our softwood lumber, you can buy once and enjoy the benefits of thermal heat efficiency for a dry forever.™

COST-EFFECTIVENESS ISN'T ABOUT THE LOWEST STICK PRICE. IT'S ABOUT LIFECYCLE SAVINGS AND OPERATIONAL RELIABILITY

CEO STEVE TEMPLEMAN; "...UNUSABLE BROKEN STICKS CONTINUE TO BE A LIABILITY TO THE MILL'S BOTTOM LINE! These sticks, often made from softwood lumber, never last VERY LONG before breaking or becoming unusable. Their COST-PER-TURN is far and away the most expensive, and they cost lots of man-hours and equipment just to dispose of them, impacting thermal heat efficiency as well.


TUFF-STIX IS A CAPITAL ASSET - AND IS WORTH $$$ EVEN WHEN SERVICE LIFE IS OVER!


BUY ONCE. DRY FOREVER ™"

MULTIPLE U.S. PATENTS AWARDED, MORE PENDING

TUFF-STIX™ ARE JUST THAT...TOUGH KILN STICKS! THESE KILN STICKS, MADE FOR USE WITH SOFTWOOD LUMBER, ARE RECOGNIZED BY THE U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE AS GAME-CHANGING NEW TECHNOLOGY THAT IMPROVES THERMAL HEAT EFFICIENCY. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE VERY BEST AND CHEAPEST COST-PER-TURN, LOOK NO FURTHER.

About TUFF-STIx™

IS THE LOAD OF KILN STICKS YOU'RE BUYING "A ONE AND DONE"?

THAT'S THE TUFF-STIX DIFFERENCE. With our softwood lumber, you can buy once and enjoy the benefits of thermal heat efficiency for a dry forever.™

Kiln Drying Sticks for the Wood Industry

NOW, you can dry your lumber FLAT and STRAIGHT!

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    TUFF-STIX in automatic stick placer

    TUFF-STIX XL running MIXED IN WITH WOOD STICKERS, WITHOUT  BELT-BUMPERS  in a COMACT - MoCo automatic stick placer  Aug. 14, 2020

    DEFINITION of INSANITY

    BY REQUEST FROM MILL MANAGER, THIS MILL WILL REMAIN UNNAMED.  RUNNING SYP DIMENSION LUMBER ON 24 HR SHIFTS. NOTE THAT MOST OF THE BROKEN WOOD KILN STICKERS ARE RELATIVELY NEW, (STILL BRIGHT COLOR).  THERE ARE THREE (3) INDIRECT LABORERS WORKING UNDER THE CONVEYOR CHAINS THAT ARE STILL RUNNING TO CLEAN UP THESE BUSTED STICKERS...AND THEY DO THIS FIVE TIMES A WEEK!

    TUFF-STIX in MoCo stick placer

    TUFF-STIK XSL running  in a COMACT - MoCo automatic stick placer  MAY 2024

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