4 Types of Wood: Heartwood, Sapwood, Boxed Heart, and Free of Heart Center
Do you know the difference between sapwood and heartwood? What about Boxed Heart and Free of Heart Center? This post explores the differences between these kinds of wood.
7 FAQs about Moisture Content in Wood
To help sawyers better understand the role that moisture content plays in their sawmill operation, here are the answers to seven frequently asked questions about moisture content in wood.
Kiln Drying vs. Air Drying
Two methods that sawyers use to dry wood include kiln drying and air drying. Here we discuss each method in detail and explore the pros and cons of kiln drying and air drying.
Cedars and Junipers: Not the Same Tree
Incense Cedars and other types of cedars in North America often get mistaken for Juniper trees or the names are used interchangeably. The two kinds of trees are not the same, however.
5 FAQ About Surfaced 4 Sides (S4S)
Here are the answers to 5 frequently asked questions that sawyers might have about surfaced 4 sides (S4S) lumber.
Top 10 Kinds of Wood Sawyers Like to Mill
Sawyers across the country prefer milling certain species of wood, but there are some types of wood that most sawyers love to mill, including these 10.
Red Oak or White Oak: Which Is Easier to Mill?
Most sawyers have a preference for the kinds of wood they like to work with but when it comes to Red Oak or White Oak, which is easier to mill?
3 Types of Sawn Wood: Plain Sawn, Quarter Sawn & Rift Sawn
Every sawyer should now the three primary cuts of wood. These cuts include plain sawn, quarter sawn, and rift sawn. It’s also helpful to know the advantages and disadvantages of each cut.
4 Things Every Sawyer Should Know About Ray Fleck
Ray fleck is a pattern that wood rays produce in quarter sawn wood. Knowing more about ray fleck will be very beneficial to sawyers.
What Caused Such High Lumber Prices?
Lumber prices reached an all time high in May of 2021. What caused such high lumber prices and when will the price go down?