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Small Sawmill Lumber Edging Efficiency in West Virginia
6 sawmills visited
>400 boards sampled
Approximately 5 species
NHLA grader - top and bottom face of boards before and after edging
Mill lumber grades also collected after edging
Interested in characterizing edging efficiency to identify potential areas for improvement
Notes:
6 Sawmills visited twice usually 2 species 360 boards. NHLA grader graded top and bottom face of boards before edging and after edging. Mill lumber grades also collected after edging for each board. Interested in characterizing edging efficiency in West Virginia to identify potential areas for improvement.