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High Grade Hemlock Specifications

   

Sort Code:

21
   
Symbols:  |  for lengths falling between 20' (approx. 6.1 m) and 27' (approx. 8.2 m)
  ||  for lengths falling between 28' (approx. 8.5 m) and 35' (approx. 10.7 m)
  |||  for lengths falling between 36' (approx. 11.0 m) and 40' (approx. 12.2 m)
   
Specifications: Minimum Diameter of 20" (approx. 50.80 cm)
  Minimum  Length of 20' (approx. 6.1 m)
  Average Deck/Raft Length is 33' (approx. 10.1 m)
  Log grade should be a smooth appearing #2 & Better grade
  Ring Count should be 12 rings per inch on the outside 1/3 radius of log diameter
  Sort should be straight with no rotten knots
  Maximum twist allowed for this sort is 2 inches (5.08 cm) per 1 foot (approx. .31 m)
  Maximum bark seam allowed is 10% length of log
  No Sap rot allowed for this sort
  Maximum allowable heart off center shall be 10%
  Exception: 24" & larger with heart off center okay unless accompanied by sweep/twist
  Maximum Out of round logs shall be 15%
  Maximum deduction allowed for sort is 15% of gross, not counting heart checks
   
  Click here for Scribner Log Scale Rules
   
 

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