Question

Elaborate with justification the required steps to be taken in preparing timber for structural application.

Answer 1

1) Felling of trees.

2) Seasoning of green timber into dry timber.

3) Cut the individual pieces you need from the plank of wood.

4) Joint one face flattest first.

5) Joint the other end.

6) Prepare surface by saw  the surface is done when light reflects evenly from the surface.

7) Use the new flat jointed face to create a true 90 degree edge.

8) The remaining rough face is planed parallel to the already planed face.

9) Cut the board to width on a table saw, with the jointed edge against the saw fence.

The timber is ready for use in construction of structures.