Basic processing steps in a typical softwood sawmill, including what occurs in the log yard, primary breakdown, secondary breakdown, sorting and planning.

The basic manufacturing steps of oriented strand board (OSB) and the properties as building material.

An explanation of the basics of kiln drying wood, a list of the most commonly used methods and drying schedules and defects.

A summary of practical aspects in relation to air drying lumber.

Summary of basic manufacturing steps, properties of the two types of panels and the importance in furniture and cabinet manufacture as a substrate.

The role and differences of shrink rates and swell rates of varieties of wood.

The basic concepts for efficient primary breakdown of logs and bandsaw blade geometry.

A summary of the most commonly used pressure treatment methods, the basic principles and some of the chemicals used for such processes.