FOR 220 - Lumber Manufacturing and Kiln Drying

Institution:

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

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Description:

4 Credit Hours Summer Sess. This course is designed to train the student in the efficient and safe operation of sawmill and dry kiln facilities. Students will study the inter-relationships of log grading, log break-down into lumber, lumber grading (hardwood and softwood), and proper stacking procedures. The selection of drying schedules, wood/water relationships, kiln sample selection and monitoring, and kiln control will also be studied. (Four 40-hour weeks). Prerequisite: Sawmill Lecture (FOR 150).

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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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