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Started by chep, February 24, 2009, 03:29:13 PM

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chep

dont worry, they are not shutting it down, instead it is getting a bit of modernization
there is going to be a sawyers booth, automatic load/dog system (both of these things were found to major liabilities). So its gonna be back on track next year I think...
It was a great experience, and the kiln really opened my eyes to a whole new process that I was unaware of..
thanks for the reply anyhow

NMFP

Just found this topic on the forum..... The PA College of Technology sawmill is alive and well.  The mill was never shut down nor removed but rather replaced in 1999 as an expansion project.    It is a 1997 Edminston fully hydraulic mill with live in feed and out feed, Cornell edger and slab saw. 

We also teach forestry, logging practices and surveying within the curriculum.

What Ron was probably referring to was that the mill was shut down for one semester for the new mill to be installed.  Its an 8000 square foot facility and produces around 12-15 mbf per 8 hour day.


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