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Drying Oregon white oak lumber

Creator:

Espenas, Leif D., Kozlik, Charles J., and Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory

Abstract:

Oregon white oak, Quercus garryana Dougl., could have greater commercial use, but information on its drying properties is lacking. All oaks are difficult to dry, and the initial kiln conditions are important to prevent excessive surface checking and honeycombing. This study illustrated that a maximum dry-bulb temperature of 110 F...

Resource Type:

Technical Report

Full Text:

DRYING OREGON WHITE OAK LUMBER Leif D. Espenas (deceased) Professor of Forest Products Charles J