This book is an autobiography of the author's life. It is written from memories of a bygone era. A story of growing up in Appalachia during the Depression. Intertwined with the harshness of the times were humor, joy, and always love. The book captures the spirit, the customs, and the traditions of the magnificent, ordinary people who lived during that time. The beauty of nature comes alive from the hills, valleys and streams. You can hear the strains of the mountain music, and feel your heart warmed by the faith of the mountain people.
This book is an autobiography of the author's life. It is written from memories of a bygone era. A story of growing up in Appalachia during the Depression. Intertwined with the harshness of the times were humor, joy, and always love. The book captures the spirit, the customs, and the traditions of the magnificent, ordinary people who lived during that time. The beauty of nature comes alive from the hills, valleys and streams. You can hear the strains of the mountain music, and feel your heart warmed by the faith of the mountain people.
The IMPROVE Lumber Drying Program is intended to increase awareness of the lumber drying system as a critical component in the manufacture of quality lumber. One objective of the program is to provide easy-to-use tools that a kiln operator can use to maintain an efficient kiln operation and therefore improve lumber drying quality. This report is one component of the IMPROVE Program. It contains a Guidebook-Checklist for Quality Drying of Hardwood Lumber that kiln operators or owners can use to readily evaluate how well their operations rate on those factors that most strongly affect drying quality, with particular emphasis on kiln operation and maintenance and lumber handling. Appendix 1 contains a shortened version of the checklist for easy duplication and filing. Appendix 2 contains the same checklist items; however, the information is arranged by drying system components for convenience in checking individual components.
S2Studies made at seven circular sawmills in the Appalachian region of Kentucky and Ohio (fig. 1) show that costs and returns differ among mills because of three major factors: (1) the types of markets for which lumber is produced. (2) the volume sawed annually, and (3) the amount of processing and seasoning done to lumber produced. Classifying sawmills according to these three factors, and examining their annual costs and returns, revealed needed areas of cost control. In addition, comparison of similar costs and returns between mill types indicates what might happen if a small mill owner gradually increased production and diversified his operation. Because knowledge of costs is necessary for controlling them, annual costs and returns were studied at the seven mills, each of which produced million board feet or more annually. Mills of this size class make up 36 percent of the 360 commercial sawmills and account for about three-fourths of all lumber produced in the region. Mills selected for study were those that (1) use a circular headsaw for primary log breakdown: (2) have good records of costs, returns, and production; and (3) typify the types of larger scale operations in the study area. The report summarizes 1 years costs and returns at each study mill. Operating costs are first consideredwhat these costs are, and where within the firm they occur. Second, costs are analyzed by volume of lumber and manufactured products containing lumber sold. Finally returns, also analyzed by volume sold, are related to costs to determine net income available for profit and risk.S3.
Drying Hardwood Lumber focuses on common methods for drying lumber of different thickness, with minimal drying defects, for high quality applications. This manual also includes predrying treatments that, when part of an overall quality-oriented drying system, reduce defects and improve drying quality, especially of oak lumber. Special attention is given to drying white wood, such as hard maple and ash, without sticker shadow or other discoloration. Several special drying methods, such as solar drying, are described, and proper techniques for storing dried lumber are discussed. Suggestions are provided for ways to economize on drying costs by reducing drying time and energy demands when feasible. Each chapter is accompanied by a list of references. Some references are cited in the chapter; others are listed as additional sources of information.
