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Record 1 2008-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wood Sawing
DEF

The extra length on logs, generally 4 to 6 inches in excess of the nominal length.

OBS

This added wood compensates for bucking cuts not parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tree, permits square end trimming of lumber, and reduces the effect of end checks during log storage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciage du bois
DEF

Surplus de longueur des billes, ordinairement de 4 à 6 pouces en plus de la longueur nominale.

OBS

Ce surplus compense pour les découpes qui ne sont pas d'équerre, permet de couper les sciages d'équerre et réduit les gerces des bouts des billes, au stockage.

Spanish

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