The actual yield of a log after sawn into lumber is often greater than the estimated yield. The lower section of the trunk of a tree from the ground to the first limb or branch. Some loggers and whole tree operations delimb trees leaving only the bole or stem portion of the tree. Cant A log is first debarked then the rounded slab or outside portion of the log is cut off by the sawyer. The remaining square or rectangular portion of the log is called a cant.
Lumber is cut from the cant.
The sawmill device on which a debarked logged is placed which moves the log back and forth through the saw blade creating slabs, cants and lumber. The log is also turned on the carriage before making the next cut. Logs can be cut moving on the carriage in only one direction, then the carriage returns and turns the the log for the next cut. Co-Gen Operation Refers to the simultaneous production of steam and electricity. Though lumped together to refer to wood waste produced by construction or by demolition, the products can be quite different.