Making Log Troughs Easier to Maintain and Assemble
Last week we looked at the standard designs for log decks. When researching them, we also looked at log troughs and likewise weren’t satisfied with the designs we found. So,…
Why We Don’t Use Glue Pots on Our Veneer Splicers
It’s the silver bullet of veneer splicing: an all-in-one splicer that doesn’t require a separate glue area. Although the idea sounds great, we decided not to add a glue pot…
Engineering Better Log Decks
If a lumbermill asked to build a tree-length log deck, how would you do it? You’d probably first ask how it is usually done. Log decks are commonly built with…
Why Our Flare Reducer Kicks Log Butt
Investing in a butt flare reducer prompts the question: what makes for a good machine? We believe we’ve answered that question. Why a Butt Flare Reducer? Mills and veneer-processing companies…