FOR 150 - Sawmill Lecture

Institution:

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

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Description:

3 Credit Hours Spring Sem. This course is designed to train forestry students in the design and operation of a circular saw sawmill and the role of sawmilling in today's forest industries. Students learn how to determine saw diameters, tooth style, gauges, and horsepower requirements for a variety of situations based on species and average largest log processed. Methods of determining sawmill efficiencies are discussed in detail. The course trains the students in the hand lens identification of approximately 35 northeastern species of woods, hardwood and softwood lumber and log grading, and the maintenance of sawmill machinery. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.paulsmiths.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 327-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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