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.
October 12th Is National Loggers Day
Even before the United States was officially a country, logging has played an important role in its development and economy. After many years, loggers are finally getting the recognition that they so rightly they deserve.
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?
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.