Lumber Inspection and Stacking

What happens here

After all the boards are cut, perform a quality check on the milled lumber. Visually inspect the boards for straightness, consistent thickness, and any defects. Run your hand over the surface to feel the smoothness and confirm the cut quality. As seen in the video, a touch test reveals a fine sawdust layer, which is then easily wiped away, demonstrating a clean cut. Water poured onto the surface quickly spreads and is absorbed, indicating the wood is fresh and ready for drying. Finally, stack the newly milled lumber in an organized fashion, typically with stickers between layers, to allow for proper air circulation and drying. An overhead view shows the entire milling setup, including logs awaiting processing, the sawmill, the tractor, and the stacked lumber.

Goal: Verify the quality of the milled lumber and prepare it for drying and storage.