Inspection of Hardwoods, &C

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. One mislaid strip is liable to crook or damage several boards or plank. To prevent checks or stain, lumber should be piled as soon as sawed, always using dry or seasoned strips (which should be of uniform thickness ...