Should you rip saw first or crosscut first? Your decision will be determined by the product you are producing and the cut quality and length required.

Here are three of the most frequently asked questions when using moulders to machine mouldings and millwork, components and other solid wood products.

Learn about increasing lumber yield through best practices in rough milling lumber and solid wood machining for small to medium woodshops. This free webcast goes live March 26 at 1:00 pm CST.

International Forest Products Ltd. (Interfor) has completed its acquisition of Keadle Lumber Enterprises' sawmill operations. Finalizing of the $45 million transaction was announced July 1.

The three ways to improve production and efficiency on the gang ripsaw are to: keep the machine running at peak performance, reduce setup and changeover downtime, and improve raw material yield.

Canfor Corp. has reopened its operations at Radium Hot Springs, BC, following a $38.5-million capital investment to upgrade the sawmill and build a new planer mill.

An updated version of the free ROMI 4.0 rough mill simulator has been made available by the U.S. Forest Service and Virginia Tech.

Doing their part to spur the economy, wood products companies continue to find innovative ways to remain competitive — and make a profit.

Applications are being accepted until July 12 to lease the Princeton, WV, rough mill facility and wood shop owned by the U.S. Forest Service Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC).