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Channel Lumber, a traditional lumber yard in Richmond, California, is highlighted in the video for its evolution in serving the construction industry. Specializing in 12 by 12 Douglas fir timber, Channel Lumber caters to local and elite contractors and offers specialized woods like redwood and cedar. The lumberyard showcases processes such as resawing, planing, and creating custom moldings efficiently. Wood processing activities include a system to manage dust and shavings, emphasizing a sustainable approach with debris repurposed for various uses like horse bedding and fuel. Overall, the video explores the operations and commitment to quality and sustainability at Channel Lumber.
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In this segment of the video, Channel Lumber, a traditional lumber yard in Richmond, California, catering mainly to the construction industry, is highlighted. Channel Lumber has evolved over the years from serving industry to local and elite contractors. They specialize in 12 by 12 Douglas fir timber, which plays a crucial role in the West Coast lumber industry. The video showcases the resawing process, where rough timber is cut into specific dimensions using a bandsaw blade capable of cutting 300 board feet per minute. Additionally, a planer at the facility surfaces rough lumber to desired thickness and width automatically, handling varying dimensions efficiently at speeds of 400 feet per minute.
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In this segment of the video, a machine with 8 rotating knives is shown cutting wood to size, producing a final piece ready for building purposes. The lumberyard stocks around five million board feet of lumber mainly for construction purposes. Specialized woods like redwood and cedar are also discussed, with redwood commonly used for decking and exterior applications due to its durability against weather and insects. Channel also creates custom moldings and shaped wood based on client specifications, using a process involving grinding wheels to create perfect profile knives for molding work.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on the wood processing activities at the lumberyard. A blower system with high-efficiency fans called cyclones is used to suck up dust and shavings from the machines. The captured debris is then dropped into a closed system on a truck for disposal. The material can be sold as horse bedding, used as co-gen fuel or for particleboard plants, showcasing an impressive recycling process at the lumberyard.