Wood 13 How to process wood MT

Debark

Wood is smoothened, it is flattened and it’s completed with a good finish.

Sixth step / phase

Fith step / phase

The logs are cut into planks or boards that are cut parallel to the axis of the log.

First step / phase

The logs are carried to their destination through different ways.

The branches are cut off.

Third step / phase

Second step / phase

Usually in a sawmill, chain of rollers with metal teeth take off the exterior layer of the trunks.

Wood is treated to avoid warps.

Fourth step / phase

The trees are cut down with chainsaws.

Pruning

Planing

Usually in a sawmill, chain of rollers with metal teeth take off the exterior layer of the trunks.

Transport

Sawing

Cutting and pruning

Drying

Removing the bark

Cutting