System 6 used to make kitchen cabinet C2F blanks from small-diameter, low-grade red oak

Hugh W. Reynolds; Philip A. Araman; Charles J. Gatchell; Bruce Hansen

doi:10.2737/NE-RP-525

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System 6 used to make kitchen cabinet C2F blanks from small-diameter, low-grade red oak

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Authors:

Hugh W. Reynolds, Philip A. Araman, Charles J. Gatchell, Bruce Hansen

Year:

1983

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NE-RP-525

Source:

Res. Pap. NE-525. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiement Station. 11p.

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Abstract

Hardwood dimension manufacturers can make profitable use of plentiful small-diameter, low-grade timber when System 6 technology is used. We describe a System 6 plant designed to make clear-two-face (C2F) blanks for the kitchen cabinet industry. Data for plant operation are taken from a study in which red oak bolts (from a reforestation clearcut) were used to make 33-, 29-, 25-, 21-, and 15-inch-long standard-size blanks. Sem jointing of short pieces was used to increase the quantity of 25-inch blanks. The economics of two options for plant operation is explained.

Keywords

Furniture manufacturing, lumber drying, hardwood dimension

Citation

Reynolds, Hugh W.; Araman, Philip A.; Gatchell, Charles J.; Hansen, Bruce G. 1983. System 6 used to make kitchen cabinet C2F blanks from small-diameter, low-grade red oak. Res. Pap. NE-525. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiement Station. 11p.