Specification :
KDRS is Kiln Dried Rough Sawn:
Mixed cuttings is a high quality specialty grade selection designed for furniture manufactures who
require a high proportion of full width, clear components.
Kiln drying is done at medium temperatures with reconditioning cycle, to a moisture content range of
8~ 12 % .
All boards are graded from worst face on basis of full width, 4 face clear recovery. As it is cut from
pruned logs boards can be quite two sided in characteristics.
Grades are No1 cuttings, No 2 cuttings and No3 cuttings.
No 1 Cuts: has at least 70% recovery of 4 face clear cuttings that are 1000mm and longer.
No 2 Cuts: has at least 70% recovery of 4 face clear cuttings that are 600mm and longer.
No 3 Cuts: has at least 60% recovery of 4 face clear cuttings that are 300mm and longer.
The grade of the clear cuttings is equivalent to No1 clear, ie 4 face clear allowing one small pocket
on back.
Grade mix is approx 15~ 20% No1, approx 15~ 20% no2, balance No3 cuttings
No blue stain, No pith, Pencil wane that will surface off is allowed in clear cuttings, any greater wane
is counted in the waste portion.
Dark colored needle fleck and heavy resin is counted in waste portion. Knots are allowed in waste
portion and maybe loose or partially intergrown.
Boards are straight with minimal distortion.
Condition: Kiln dried, untreated, rough sawn
Sizes: Thickness: 25,
Widths: 100mm, 150mm, , heavy 150mm widths
Packaged: Packed to width, thickness and length, grades are mixed in each packet