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Seasoning of Wood

Chapter 191: Transcriber's Note
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The work presents a comprehensive technical treatment of preparing lumber for manufacture, beginning with wood structure and species differences, then addressing grain, color, weight, moisture distribution, and biological enemies. It defines seasoning, explains physical effects of moisture and the benefits and challenges of drying, quantifies losses from improper drying, and compares natural air-drying with artificial kiln methods. Detailed guidance is given on kiln theory and operation, types of kilns, piling and handling techniques, specialized cars and appliances, and measurement and control instruments for humidity and temperature. Illustrations and practical examples support application and recordkeeping.

Transcriber's Note

Obvious typographical errors have been corrected. See the detailed list below. If your cursor turns into a hand when it is hovered over an illustration, the click on it will take you to the larger image.

  • page 018—typo fixed: changed 'Oregan' to 'Oregon'
  • page 027—typo fixed: changed 'Michigian' to 'Michigan'
  • page 046—typo fixed: changed 'resistence' to 'resistance'
  • page 058—typo fixed: changed 'homus' to 'humus'
  • page 069—typo fixed: changed 'resistence' to 'resistance'
  • page 074—typo fixed: changed 'ilicijolia' to 'ilicifolia'
  • page 084—typo fixed: changed 'Novia Scota' to 'Nova Scotia'
  • page 086—typo fixed: changed 'visable' to 'visible'
  • page 103—typo fixed: changed 'energed' to 'emerged'
  • page 106—typo fixed: changed 'absolutley' to 'absolutely'
  • page 110—typo fixed: changed 'has' to 'had'
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  • page 163—typo fixed: changed 'hydrodeik' to 'hygrodeik'
  • page 181—typo fixed: changed 'longitutudinal' to 'longitudinal'
  • page 198—typo fixed: changed 'accomodate' to 'accommodate'
  • page 202—typo fixed: changed 'ecomony' to 'economy'
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  • page 239—typo fixed: changed 'horizonal' to 'horizontal'
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  • page 266—typo fixed: changed 'applicances' to 'appliances'
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  • page 274—typo fixed: changed 'Annual of' to 'Annual or'