3-Day Intro to Lumber Grading

3-Day Intro to Lumber Grading

This workshop gives yardmen, sawyers, edgermen, sales and office staff, and management an introduction to hardwood lumber inspection.

By Kirtland Community Education

Date and time

May 5 · 8am - May 7 · 4pm EDT

Location

Kirtland Grayling Campus - Community Room B

4800 W 4 Mile Rd. Grayling, MI 49738

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 days 8 hours

This three-day workshop will include a thorough study and explanation of the NHLA Rules Book, empathizing the basics of hardwood lumber inspection and the manufacturing of railroad ties.

Course meets May 5-7, 2025; 8:00 am - 4:00 pm each day

Course fee includes: NHLA Rules Book, course handouts, coffee and muffins, lunches, and door prizes.

Day 1: Introduction, Species Identification, Surface measurement, Standard Grades, and Cutting Unit Method.

Day 2: General Instructions, Defect Limitations, Species Exemptions, Manufacturing Standards, and Hands-On Grading.

Day 3: Characteristics vs Defects, Kiln Dried Lumber, Hands-On Grading, and Sawmill Tour.


F or more information, contact Erine Wescoat at 989-275-5000 x437 or by email at erine.wescoat@kirtland.edu

Organized by

Kirtland Community Education