Proportion of Northern Red Oak Veneer Logs Processed Into Veneer and Byproducts in a Half-Round Slicing Operation

I determined the proportion of northern red oak veneer logs processed into slabs and sawdust, backing hoards, spurred residue, round-up residue, and veneer in a half-round slicing operation, Overall, 54 percent of the total bark-free log volume is converted into veneer. Slabs and backing boards make up 33 percent of the residue. The relationship between butt and upper log, the effect of diameter, and log overlengths are discussed. The data base will allow mill managers who monitor production at each phase of the operation to determine operating efficiency.

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