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.
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1 July 2015
Trimming and Planing Rough-Cut Wood For Efficient Dendrochronological Sample Preparation and Storage
J. Jesse Minor,
Alexis H. Arizpe
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Tree-Ring Research
Vol. 71 • No. 2
July 2015
Vol. 71 • No. 2
July 2015
archival wood
band saw
cross-section
methods
sample preparation
surface planer
trimming