Method for optimizing lumber

Details Method for optimizing lumber Method for optimizing lumber

2011-05-10

2011-05-10

Ross, Dana (Department: 3725)

Woodworking

Process

Including monitoring of operation

C144S357000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07938156

ABSTRACT:
Methods for optimizing lumber are provided. In an embodiment, boards cut from a log are examined for warp stability and/or knots. This occurs prior to and/or after the planing process. Based on the examination for warp stability and/or knots, the boards can be sent to a lumber upgrade process, such as for example, re-drying, edging, splitting, trimming, chopping, chipping, or the like. Accordingly, the method of the present invention enables more efficient allocation of lumber towards manufacturing needs.

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