The Definition of Sound Cutting Explained -By NHLA Chief Inspector, Dana Spessert As seasoned hardwood lumber inspectors, sometimes we can forget the complexity of how the NHLA Rules are written. When I have the opportunity to work with the Inspector Training School students and other seasoned inspectors, it brings to light some of the more confusing […]
Most of us are familiar with the story of a rock band starting in their parent’s garage and going on to be a massive success in the music industry. Smith Sawmill Service is like those rock bands. Officially, Smith Sawmill Service began 30 years ago, in 1990. But in reality, it started much sooner. Founder […]
Join us in celebrating NHLA member, Cotton-Hanlon, as they mark 100 years in business. A. Hanlon was the son of a 3rd generation lumberman operating in Chemung Valley, New York. B. J. Cotton was a merchant and lumberman of Tioga County, New York. In 1921 Hanlon and Cotton formed a partnership that is still fruitful […]
WHEELERSBURG-Thomas Robert Imm, 54, of Wheelersburg passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at The University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Tom was born October 6, 1966, in New London, Ohio the son of Nancy Maxwell Imm and the late Robert Ray Imm. Tom is preceded in death by his father and grandparents. […]
For many companies, a flood equals the end of their business. But, for Mo Pac Lumber Company, it was the catalyst they needed to grow. Mo Pac’s history begins in the 1930s, when Louis Pescaglia realized he could make more money cutting mine timbers than delivering coal. In 1960, Jim Pescaglia joined his father in […]
A Margin of Error When Tallying Random Length Lumber -By NHLA Chief Inspector, Dana Spessert Inspecting hardwood lumber correctly comes down to two things, knowing the Rules and identifying defects. In this month’s article, I want to discuss the defect, Incipient Decay. NHLA defines “Incipient Decay” on page 85, under Definitions in the Rules Book as: “The early stage […]
It is with heavy hearts that we report the passing of Milt Cole, 85, of Cole Hardwood. Mr. Cole passed away peacefully at his home on Thanksgiving Day. Mr. Cole was a longtime member of NHLA, served on the NHLA Board of Directors, and contributed $100,000 to the NHLA Inspector Training School Education Foundation. Dave Bramlage, […]
MEMPHIS, TN. – The National Hardwood Lumber Association celebrated the graduation of the 193rd class of the Inspector Training School on Friday, November 20, 2020. Four students completed the 12-week traditional program. Dana Spessert, NHLA Chief Inspector and ITS Dean of Education, welcomed and thanked the families, friends, and employers who supported the students during […]
When you think about the machinery that sawmills use to turn logs into lumber, you probably don’t associate it with the delicate intricacies of a wristwatch. But for Froedge Machine and Supply Company, the wristwatch is part of the foundation of their company. In 1962, Wendell Froedge opened a watch repair shop. Wendell was an […]
Clarifying Surfacing to Standard Rough Thickness -By NHLA Chief Inspector, Dana Spessert The NHLA Inspector Training School is currently holding its 193rd Class for lumber inspectors. The students, at the time of this article, are in the 6th week of class. They are currently learning that hardwood grading is all about mathematics and defect identification. One of the things that […]
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