Saw performance critical to lumber quality, yield

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Saw performance has an effect on the cost of production, the rate of manufacturing and the amount of lumber produced. Saw performance depends upon the ruggedness of the lumber, the variation in sawing, the kerf and the feed speed. The feed speed should be maximized while the other factors should be decreased. Saw maintenance through frequent sharpening and accurate placement are important. The saw should not be utilized for long periods of time.

Maintenance and repair, Saws, Sawmills

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Habitat plans proceed for redwood area

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Scotia, CA-based Pacific Lumber Co. introduced a comprehensive environmental protection program to sell its share of the Headwaters old-growth redwood reserve to the California and US governments. The company will gain additional acreage but most of it is young growth timber. Legislation has been introduced between 1989 and 1995 in California concerning this land.

California, Administration of Conservation Programs, Forest Conservation-State, Environmental policy, Forest products industry, Forest conservation, Pacific Lumber Co.

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Softwood drying critical for value-added markets

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Superheated steam-vacuum drying will dry lumber uniformly to ensure that products for the secondary market, such as doors, windows, window mouldings and furniture, are quality products. Equalizing and conditioning can produce lumber that has a uniform moisture content. Setting the pitch is also a concern of lumber manufacturers in the secondary market.

World, Lumber industry

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