The thick logs delivered by container are transported to the sawmill. The logs are unloaded from the containers, moved by forklift, and placed on the carriage in front of the saw, where they are sawn into boards one at a time.
With every pass of the saw
The outer sections are sawn off first to create a flat surface, and the boards are then sawn from there. Each time the interior is revealed, its color is checked to determine the thickness of the next board. The grain pattern of the boards varies depending on where the log is sawn.
The boards pile up
The sawn boards are not simply stacked on top of one another. Stickers are placed between the boards to allow air to circulate as they are stacked, and they are dried slowly. This helps reduce warping and splitting.
Photo: Woodway log-sawing site (May 23, 2023).
