Wood 13 How to process wood MT

The trees are cut down with chainsaws.

First step / phase

Debark

Sixth step / phase

Wood is treated to avoid warps.

The logs are cut into planks or boards that are cut parallel to the axis of the log.

Fith step / phase

Second step / phase

Wood is smoothened, it is flattened and it’s completed with a good finish.

Usually in a sawmill, chain of rollers with metal teeth take off the exterior layer of the trunks.

The branches are cut off.

The logs are carried to their destination through different ways.

Fourth step / phase

Third step / phase

Transport

Planing

Sawing

Usually in a sawmill, chain of rollers with metal teeth take off the exterior layer of the trunks.

Cutting and pruning

Cutting

Drying

Removing the bark

Pruning