Quality Control in Sawmill Operations as Practiced in Class ‘A’ Douglas-Fir Mills

Even the quality control practiced by Class A fir mills varies widely among the approximately 160 plants in this group. Some mills pay strict attention to all phases of quality control including the adjustment of manufacturing methods to the quality of logs available, an emphasis on maximum value recovery at each stage of manufacture, and the expenditure of time and money on product improvement. Others stress quality production, overlook losses of value in manufacture, and devote little effort to product improvement. All Class A fir mills must consider quality to some degree.

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