There are several Timber conversion methods , which method is the cheapest and easiest?
Through and Through
When trees are cut, they becomes___________and are transported to the __________
log, mill
Identify the defects in timber:
Shakes
Which of the following is not true about quarter sawn?
A. There is no waste of timber
B. It is an expensive method
C.Ages evenly over time
D.The boards are rather narrow
A. There is no waste of timber
What is the definition of the term timber conversion?
The process of converting tree into usable size timber
Which conversion method is shown below?
Through and Through sawn
Which conversion method is shown below?
Quarter Sawn
What is the role of the Annual Rings?
Tells the age of the tree
Which conversion method is shown below?
Rift Sawn
What is the main function of the root of the tree?
To absorb water and mineral salt from the earth and anchor the tree
Identify the defects in timber:
A branch has grown out of a tree the grain becomes very twisted.
Knot