Methodology for locating defects within hardwood logs and determining their impact on lumber-value yield

Thomas Harless; Francis G. Wagner; Phillip Steele; Fred Taylor; Vikram Yadama; Charles W. McMillin

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Methodology for locating defects within hardwood logs and determining their impact on lumber-value yield

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Thomas Harless, Francis G. Wagner, Phillip Steele, Fred Taylor, Vikram Yadama, Charles W. McMillin

Year:

1991

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Forest Products Journal 41(4):25-30

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Abstract

A precise research methodology is described by which internal log-defect locations may help select hardwood log ortentation and sawing procedure to improve lumber value. Procedures for data collection, data handling, simulated sawing, and data analysis are described. A single test log verified the methodology. Results from this log showed significant differences in lumber-value yield due to circumferential log ortentation and sawing method.

Citation

Harless, Thomas; Wagner, Francis G.; Steele, Phillip; Taylor, Fred; Yadama, Vikram; McMillin, Charles W. 1991. Methodology for locating defects within hardwood logs and determining their impact on lumber-value yield. Forest Products Journal 41(4):25-30