Planing defects and how to prevent them
Planing defects such as snipe, ripples and raised, chipped or fuzzy grain can ruin a project. Here are simple solutions.
By
Gene Wengert
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Checks in cherry lumber
Q. We just started processing some cherry lumber that was planed S2S by the supplier. We are seeing a small number of checks developing, especially in the flat sawn pieces. We are really perplexed as to what is causing this.
By
Gene Wengert
Next step after kiln drying and stress relief
Q. After we finish kiln drying and go through stress relief (conditioning), what should we do next?
By
Gene Wengert
Machining to the end
Q. We have a machining problem. As we machine a piece, it is good until the last half inch. At this end, we all too often get a piece that chips out all the way to the end. Where should we look?
By
Gene Wengert
Powderpost beetle problem
Summary of the pest, the problems it causes, and controls.
By
Gene Wengert
Processing wenge and dark finishes
Q. We are processing wenge and have what looks like sap or resin pockets so that the finish does not darken like it darkens the rest of the wood.
By
Gene Wengert
Moisture content for incoming lumber
Q. I heard that you said in a webinar that the variation of moisture content for lumber coming into the plant should be 0.3 standard deviation. Is this correct?
By
Gene Wengert
Where are wood prices going?
Q. What is going on with wood prices? Do you have a forecast?
By
Gene Wengert
