wHADDYA CALL THAT MEASURIN STICK THINGY?

[GeeVee]

What is the thing called and where can I get one?

Mill guys use it to rough calculate the amount of lumber in a log.

 

[Husky137]

What is the thing called and where can I get one?

Mill guys use it to rough calculate the amount of lumber in a log.

They call it a log rule. They come in International, Doyle and Scribner scales. Find out what suits your needs if dealing with mills. One of our sponsors, Bailey's sells them.

 

[zopi]

Gotta yardstick does mine....and a pocket log calculator...when I bother..

If yer sawin' fer other folks...and using a band mill, Doyle will always make you look good...I typically yield about 30-40% over Doyle..

 

[GeeVee]

Thanky H137.

Can you expalin the dif before I go trekking off to investigate.

If it helps, here's why. I have trees down all the time, and want to know how much is in it, before making an appointment with my millers WM LT40. I can stockplie the log lengths, and put together a cut list and material takeoff much easier if I had one, but which one?

I would be building 300 to 2000 sq ft post and beam cabinas if I had enough time. and money to pay my miller. (all for personal use)

Thanks again

 

[aggiewoodbutchr]

Check out the log volume calculator here...

http://www.woodweb.com/Resources/RSCalculators.html


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