The information papers and publications are from The Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) in Madison, Wisconsin. General Technical Report 105 - Research Accomplishments for Wood Transportation Structures Based on a National Research Needs Assessment (PDF 344 KB)
Publications from the Forest Products Conservation and Recycling Technology Marketing Unit
Some links to Wisconsin Forestry Publications:
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Hardwood Lumber Kiln Schedules
A compilation of dry kiln information for over 60 hardwood species. The information was assembled from numerous sources and incorporates current market requirements for the various species. - Calculating the Weight of Lumber
With the procedures and equations in this publication, the average weight of 1000 board feet of lumber can be calculated for any species.
- Techniques for Equalizing and Conditioning Lumber
Gives the basics and specific operating procedures for equalizing and conditioning lumber.
- Drying Rewetted Kiln-Dried Lumber
With prompt attention, dried lumber that has been rewetted, either by prolonged high humidities or exposure to liquid water, can quickly and easily by redried to previous conditions, without much risk of staining, checking or warping, using the procedures outlined in this fact sheet.
- Causes and Cures for Warp in Drying
This publication covers the physics of wood shrinkage and discuss each the of three types of warp--cup, bow and crook - in terms of its causes, likely locations in a log from which lumber might suffer from it, and preventative measures which can alleviate the warping problem, where possible.
- Processing Trees to Lumber for the Hobbyist and Small Business
A great deal of money can be saved, and a greater sense of achievement realized, if projects are made from lumber sawn and dried "in house", rather than from purchased lumber. This publication contains the designs for a simple solar kiln; explains the processes of obtaining logs, sawing lumber and preparing lumber for drying; and offers advice on maintaining optimum lumber drying rates.
- Energy at the Sawmill: Conservation and Cost Reduction
This paper examines industrial energy usage patterns and presents more than 75 economical ways to reduce electricity consumption in a sawmill/dry kiln operation.
- Energy at the Furniture, Millwork and Cabinet Plant: Conservation and Cost Reduction
This paper examines industrial energy usage patterns and presents more than 75 economical ways to reduce electricity consumption in a furniture, millwork or cabinet plant.
- Causes and Cures for Stains in Dried Lumber: Sticker, Chemical, Iron & Blue Stains
Tackles common stains in dried lumber. It covers the basics of white wood drying, gives practical cures for a variety of staining problems, and includes kiln drying schedules for light-colored woods.
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