Trimming and Planing Rough-Cut Wood For Efficient Dendrochronological Sample Preparation and Storage

• Autores: J. Jesse Minor, Alexis H. Arizpe
• Localización: Tree-ring research, ISSN 1536-1098, Vol. 71, nº. 2, 2015, págs. 130-134
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Wood samples larger than increment cores collected for tree-ring studies are often obtained using chainsaws and, less frequently, 2-person crosscut saws. Saw marks on cross-sectional wood samples can be quite deep and uneven, and sanding rough-cut wood cross-sections is inefficient in terms of processing time and wear on sanding belts. Trimming rough-cut wood samples with a band saw or treating with a surface planer creates a smoother initial surface for sample sanding and polishing. Sample trimming with a band saw or surface planer is also useful for post-analysis archiving and wood storage, when excess wood can be removed and smaller samples entered into storage. Band saw and surface planer safety techniques are also discussed.