Sawing methods for improving lumber yield recovery of out-of-shape hardwood saw logs

Neal Bennett

doi:10.2737/NRS-GTR-130

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Sawing methods for improving lumber yield recovery of out-of-shape hardwood saw logs

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Authors:

Neal Bennett

Year:

2014

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NRS-GTR-130

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-130. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 8 p.

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Abstract

Not every saw log is straight and cylindrical in shape. In fact, logs are commonly out-of-round, tapered, or crooked, and often a combination of these shapes. Sawmill operators employ every means to recover as much yield as possible from each log. Yield recovery can be the difference between a profitable and a nonprofitable log. There are opportunities for improving yield in out-of-shape hardwood saw logs while still maintaining lumber quality.

Keywords

Sawing methods, hardwood, logs

Citation

Bennett, Neal. 2014. Sawing methods for improving lumber yield recovery of out-of-shape hardwood saw logs. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-130. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 8 p.