A New Technique for Evaluating Sawing Methods . . . Theoretical Sawing of Pine Logs

A method was developed whereby the same log can be theoretically sawn an infinite number of times to obtain data for evaluating sawing methods and orientation of log defects to the sawing faces. The 32 shortleaf pine logs studied were theoretically sawn over 6,000 times, each time obtaining grade value of lumber produced. Data were evaluated by the use of three price structures to determine the effect of price on data interpretation. Interesting trends point the way to a better understanding of log quality and quality yield variations as influenced by sawing methods.

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