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2018 Spring Issue
Impacts of the Mountain Pine Beetle on Sawmill Operations, Costs, and Product Values in Montana by Dan Loeffler and Nathaniel Anderson Survey of Typhoon-Damaged Coniferous Forests and Strength Properties of […]
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Forest Products Journal | 2018 |
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2018 Winter Issue
[Technical Note] Decay of Thermally Modified Engineered Wood Products by H. M. Barnes, M. D. Aro, and Amy Rowlen Characteristics of Volatile Organic Compounds Released from Various Types of Decorative […]
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Forest Products Journal | 2018 |
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35 years of experience with certain types of connectors used for the assembly of wood structures and their components
This paper describes some of the author’s personal experiences in the field of connectors used for the assembly of wood structures and their components. The paper also lists some 250 […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1992 |
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4/4 Hardwood Dimension from Short Bolts: Economic and Processing Comparison of Conventional and Innovative Production
To determine the economic feasibility of using small logs for dimension products, the costs of producing 4/4 dimension lumber from black walnut, black cherry, and yellow-poplar in dimension mills with […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1982 |
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A ?top-down? approach to modeling state forest growth, removals, and inventory
A method for determining the implications for individual states of regional projections is presented. Growth allocations are based on historic growth per acre differences, projected acreage change, and projected inventory. […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1989 |
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A baseline understanding of the value-added wood products industry in South Carolina
This study was conducted to develop a baseline understanding of the secondary wood products industry in South Carolina. Respondents were predominantly small and well-established furniture manufacturers. No issues were identified […]
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Forest Products Journal | 2003 |
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A Basic Undergraduate Curriculum in Wood Utilization
The author proposes a curriculum for the Bachelor’s Degree in Wood Utilization that is based heavily on engineering and related science courses. It will admittedly not satisfy advocates of strong […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1953 |
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A benchmarking system for evaluating the profitability and efficiency of optimizing chop saw systems
A chop saw system is one of the principal methods used to add value to low-grade lumber. This study examined the performance of optimizing chop saw machines in use by […]
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Forest Products Journal | 2002 |
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A Better Understanding of Wood Through Basic Research
A case for more basic research as a foundation for applied research is presented. What must be done in the next 10 years to provide the foundation in basic research […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1961 |
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A brief look at raw material usage in the furniture and cabinet industries in the southern United States
Although particleboard and medium density fiberboard are primary products used in the manufacture of value-added wood products such as furniture, cabinets, and millwork, other raw materials such as engineered lumber […]
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Forest Products Journal | 2001 |
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A Briton’s Appraisal of the Timber Industry in the United States
The author’s five outstanding impressions of the U.S. timber industry are: 1) The adaptability of the industry, the appreciation of changing circumstances, and the willingness to take a calculated risk. […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1954 |
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A Burning Question . . . Bark Utilization
The traditional conversion of wood through manufacture into lumber, plywood, veneer, and other commodities involves the generation of large volumes of residues. As timber costs have increased, more and more […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1968 |
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A Canadian’s Impressions of Russia’s Forest Industries
Presents the results of a 22-day visit to Russia in July 1956 as a member of the Canadian delegation on forest industries. The trend in the USSR is towards complete […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1958 |
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A Case Study Analyzing the Financial Impact of Important Trim Allowances for Southern Pine Sawlogs At a Georgia Sawmill
Since sawmill operators do not control the price of stumpage and the price of lumber does not always increase proportionately with costs it is imperative that processing costs are minimized. […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1973 |
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A Changing Hardwood Market: the Furniture Industry
In 1960, about 2.9 billion board feet of wood was consumed in furniture. Hardwoods accounted for 82 percent of all the lumber used. Changing styles and designs account for most […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1965 |
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A characterization of the Texas pallet industry
A combination mail and facsimile survey was used to survey all pallet manufacturers in the state of Texas. The resulting characterization illustrates the size and raw material consumption of this […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1997 |
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A characterization of the U.S. residential deck material market
Current estimates indicate that over 6.5 million decks are constructed on U.S. residential structures on an annual basis at a cost of $1.9 to $3 billion. Over the past decade, […]
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Forest Products Journal | 2001 |
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A circular internal bond test for predicting the holding strength of furniture fasteners
A circular internal bond (CIB) test was devised that provides a simple procedure for obtaining internal bond (IB) strength data that could be used as an indicator of fastener-holding strength. […]
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Forest Products Journal | 2001 |
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A Climate Index for Estimating Potential for Decay in Wood Structures Above Ground
A formula, based on standard U.S. Weather Bureau summaries, was developed to yield an index of the relative potential of a climate to promote decay of off-the-ground wood structures. Experimental […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1971 |
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A comparative analysis of sawmilling productivity on the British Columbia coast and in the U.S. Douglas-fir region: 1957 to 1982
This paper compares levels and trends in total factor productivities in the sawmilling industries of the British Columbia coast and the U.S. Douglas-fir region (Pacific Northwest westside). During the period […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1989 |
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A comparative economic analysis of automated and conventional hardwood lumber processing systems
Earlier economic model analyses of an Automated Lumber Processing System (ALPS) are extended by comparing six ALPS system options with three conventional system options. The automated systems look at the […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1993 |
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A comparative study of wood highway sound barriers
Prototype designs for wood highway sound barriers meeting the multiple criteria of structural integrity, acoustic effectiveness, durability, and potential for public acceptance have been developed. Existing installations of wood sound […]
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Forest Products Journal | 2002 |
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A Comparison of Cutting Patterns for a Track-Type Feller-Buncher
Developing operational efficiencies for highly capitalized harvesting equipment is an important factor for maintaining profitability. This study explores several alternatives for increasing the efficiency of a track-type feller-buncher with a […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1985 |
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A Comparison of Drying Strategies for SprucePineFir Dimension Lumber
Mills producing sprucepinefir (SPF) dimension lumber are required to carry out heat treatment before shipping the lumber to markets. Kiln drying/heat treatment is the most common strategy for drying SPF […]
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Forest Products Journal | 2011 |
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A Comparison of Factors Affecting Power for Abrasive and Knife Planing of Hardwoods
Basswood, yellow-poplar, red oak, and hickory were abrasive and knife-planed at 8, 14, and 20 percent moisture content. The abrasive planer machine variables were grit size, depth of cut, and […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1974 |