Basic overview of reasons for grading lumber, measurement of boards, and NHLA lumber grading rules. Limited practice of grading sample boards. Discuss how log quality affects lumber grade and how head sawyer, resaw, edger, and trimmer operators can maximize value potential (Gazo).

Agenda:

9:30 – 9:45  Registration and Hardwood University Program Introduction

9:45 – 10:30  Introduction to lumber quality

10:30 – 12:00  National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) grading rules overview

12:00 – 12:30  Lunch (provided)

12:30 – 2:30  Practice sample board grading

2:30 –  3:00  Effect of log quality, head sawyer, resaw, edger and trimmer operators on lumber grade and how to can maximize value potential

3:00 –  3:30   Can lumber grading be automated?

3:30  Conclusion

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