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Shaping-lathe headrig will stretch shrinking timber supply

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Abstract

The first commercial version of the shaping lathe headrig, designed to machine short hardwood or softwood logs into cants and flakes, was introduced to forest industry executives in September during a working demonstration at Stetson-Ross Machine Co., Seattle. Based on a concept provided by Dr. Peter Koch, chief wood scientist at the Southern Forest Experiment Station in Pineville, LA, the machine was built by Stetson-Ross under contract with the USDA Forest Service.

Citation

Gengler, J.; Saul, J.D. 1975. Shaping-lathe headrig will stretch shrinking timber supply. Wood & Wood Products 80(11):25, 26, 28, 30
https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/treesearch/8004