A particular log scale rule. The Scribner scale has several different styles called a, b, and c. These were developed for logs smaller than 12 inch diameter because the original rule didn't take those sizes into account. There is another style of the rule called decimal. This means that log volumes are rounded to the nearest ten board feet. The difference between the thickness of the tooth in a saw and the thickness of the blade of the saw.
Proper set is extremely important in saw maintenance.
There are two types of set, Spring set and Swage set. Spring set means the teeth have been bent one way or another. Swage set means the teeth have been widened in both directions. Set works The device on a carriage that is used to incrementally move the log toward the saw. The piece of wood cut off a log that is round on one side and flat on the other.