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STUB - a manufacturing system for producing rough dimension cuttings from low-grade lumber

Informally Refereed

Abstract

A rough mill manufacturing system for producing high-value furniture parts from low-value raw material is described. Called STUB (Short Temporarily Upgraded Boards), the system is designed to convert low-grade hardwood lumber into rough dimension parts. Computer simulation trials showed that more than one-third of the volume of parts produced from No. 2 Common oak lumber is recoverable in 40-inch long or longer cuttings. A pilot line of the STUB system is being established to evaluate operator and equipment efficiency, production rates, and cutting yields from other species of lumber.

Citation

Lucas, Edwin L.; Gatchell, Charles J. 1976. STUB - a manufacturing system for producing rough dimension cuttings from low-grade lumber. Research Note NE-222. Upper Darby, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 5p.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/treesearch/19294