A brief industry analysis that highlights how forestry contributes to the state of Oklahoma.

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

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

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

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

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.

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