4 Facts About U.S. Forests
How much do you know about our national forests? Explore some facts about U.S. forests during National Forest Week.
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.
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?
Sawmill Terms For Beginner Sawyers
Beginner sawyers might have a hard time learning sawmill lingo. Here are some of the more common terms experienced sawyers use.
A Brief History of Sawmills
Throughout history, wood has been one of the most common kinds of building material. However, the milling methods to turn wood into lumber has evolved through the years.