The lumber mill is operational. Below is a photo of
inventoried teak logs
available for cutting. As a matter of policy the company is implementing a
program to exclusively utilize
wood that comes from forests managed in an environmentally and
socially responsible manner.
Each row of logs is
called an "alley." We know exactly how many of what type logs
are in an alley at any time. The logs you see here are teak. Our Director
in charge of finance has suggested that we place them in a vault at a
Swiss bank! She must be trying to tell us something. Please read about our
foray into acacia wood furniture to reduce cost.
Logs are placed in the cutting
vice. Shown is a partially cut log. Sections are cut off by a band saw.
The sections take the form of rough planks.
In cartoon form this is basically how it works.
A rough plank being cut off and
separated from the log.
The cuts are randomly checked
with calipers for cutting consistency.
