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Fire Fighting Potenfial Surveyed By Loggers - Lum bermen in California

A forest fire fighting force of more than 13,000 nren was available to help in fire emergencies in California's commercial timberlands in 1961, according to Knox Marshall, Forest Errgir-reer, Western Pine Association, Sacramento.

l\'Iarshall repolted to the California State Board of Forestry meeting in San Diego April 24, that the forest products industry in the state rvas surveyed during the past three rnonths and asked questions like how many trained nlen are available to fight {ires: how much and what kind of equipment can be dispatched to a fire; how nrany men and how rnuch equipment went to how many fires in 1961; and thel' q'61" asked to describe their fire prcvention efforts during the 1961 season.

The survey, Marshall said, covered 29 per cent of the total volume of timber harvested. "With nearly a third of the industry covered," he said, "we feel that the data gathered is valicl aud represerrtative of the total effort.

"Extending the survey data to cover the statewide industry indicates that nearly 12,000 forest industry employees are available for fighting fires and would be accomplished by 1,2N trained supervisory personnel," Marshall said.

"Nlillions of dollars worth of logging and roa<l construction equipment was available atrd much of it was used last year, for fighting forest fires. For instance, 89 per cent of the companies surveyed sent both men and equiprnent to fires during the 1961 season.

"The statewide forest products industry," according to Marshall, "has more than 1,000 mobile radios worth approximately $1 million which could be useful for emergency fire communications. Nearly a thousand bulldozers and 150 truck transports to haul them vgere available-

"Over -[00 crew busses to haul men, nearly 300 large tank trucks and 250 portable pumpers units were in the woods and available for fire emergencies," Marshall said. "Special fire caches and normal woods operations could provide lhousands of hand tools and nearly 2,000 chain saws in enrergencies," he said.

"Fire control potential is only part of the story," Marshall said. Lumber companies also rnaintained aerial and ground detection forces of their own, and in rrrany cases were participating in cooperative fire prevention and detection progranls with both the California Division of Forestry and the U. S. Forest Service.

"As an example, 40 per cent of the cor.upanies surveyed contributed to cooperative aerial patrol systems for additional fire detection and 46 per cent employed additional fire patrolmen on the ground. Nearly a thousand miles of roads were either built or maintained specifically for fire detection, just by the companies analyzed in the survey."

Of the companies canvassed, 54 per cent shut-down s,oods operations to fight fires and. 28 per cent closed mill operations to answer the call for men and equipment.

'In the survey, which sampled 29 per cent of the states'lumber industry,1,200 forest industry employees went to 185 forest fires last year and they took 72, bulldozers, anlong other items of equipment and know-how, to help control the fires.

"Additional concerll for fire preveutiou on California's commercial forestland, in both public and private ownership, is reflected in the fact that the industry contributed neariy $2 million to fire prevention campaigns alone," Marshall said.

In the state as a whole the forest products industry ranks third among the manufacturing industries and employs a total of nearly 125,000 persons whose annual take-honre pay exceeds $700 million.

New Wolnul Reference tYlqnucll

"Walnut Veneer Types," published by the American Walnut Manufacturers' Association, Chicago, is a newly revised edition of the Assooiation's manual that serves as the clefinitive reference for the major walnut veneer types used in the building and furniture fields.

Printed in seven colors, this new version presents the standard grain and figure categories and .their correct specifications in the technical terms used bv the Walnut industry. Forty-five diffe'rent plates are shown, including flat sliced, half round, quarteted, an<l rotary-the four basic cuts that produce walnu,t's many unique grain and figure patterns.

This standard publication may be referred to by architects, desiglers, furniture manufacturers, etc., in specifications when a particular type of walnut veneer is required. For example, an architect wishing to take advantage of the richer natural growth characteris.tics of a certain type of walnut veneer may specify "semi-figured sliced, pin-knotty,

American Walnut as illustrated in plate 12 of Walnut Veneer Types booklet, American {a_l1u't Mfgrs.' Assn.," or any other typ.e of his choice. Similarly, furniture designers or manufacturers who may wisl to use ,llain sliced" walnut for a case piece may refir to "Plate I of the Walnut Veneer Types booklet."

Genuine American Walnut represents the only major commercially important species of walnut in America. It has been regarded historically as America's finest hard wood. Its fame is world wide and for hundreds of years American Walnut veneer and lumber have been a major export item to the fine furniture makers of Europe. American Walnut and its old world sister, Cercassian or Europ.ean Walnut, are the principal represen'tatives of Juglans, the world's finest wood ramily.

"Walnu.t Veneer Types" r€ports that despite Federal Trade Commission rulines to the contrary the term walnut is used 6ccasionally today in connection with certain tropical hardwoods, (African walnut, Australian walnut, Queensland walnut and Rhodesian walnut, for example), which have no botanical or physical relationships to true walnut.

All veneer types shown in "Walnut Veneer Types," as well as further information and technical assistance, are available from members of the American Walnut Manufacturers' Association, who may be reached through their Chicago office located zt 666 Lake Shore Drive. Copies of the booklet "Walnut Veneer Types" are available from Association headquarters irr limited quantities at 50c each.

New Side-Grinding Process Gives Longer Life to Sow Blcdes

A side-grinding process which removes burrs caused when saw blades are stamped from s,teel coils has been announced by Frank W. Swett & Son, Inc., manufacturers of Nickel Steel wood-cutting bandsaw blades.

As a result of side-grinding, Nickel Steel blades provide cleaner cuts with less feed pressure. Blades also retain a keen cu'tting edge for a longer period before resharpening is required.

An additional benefit of side-grinding for users is the substantial reduction in sanding required because of the cleaner cut.

For additional information on this new process, direct inquiries to Frank W. Swett & Son, Inc., 11 S. LaSalle S,t., Chicago 3, Illinois.

Mosonite Suggests This

An economical, easily-constructed and nice appearing ceiling in a basement or garage converted to family use can be built by lay- ing cut-to.fit pieces of pre-painted hardboard over a network of I x 3-inch lumber nailed to form shoulders at the bottoms of the joists.

Masonite Corporation, which originated the idea, has issued a bulletin on paneled ceilings to illustrate the s,irnrple method. The quarterinch panels are held in place by gravity. No nailing or other fastening is required.

Advantages, the company says, are an attractive architectural efiect, one-man application, no loss in ceiling height and easy application. Wood shoulders nailed to the joists should be pre-painted in a color contrasting to that of the hardboard. This will heighten the effect of a beam ceiling, the bulletin says.

In large rooms, two or nore I x 3's placed at right angles to the joists support ends of the hardboard panels.

Lumber and building supply dealers wishing to obtain an ,initial supply of 15 copies of free technical bulletin A-267 tor distribution to prospects should write to the Home

Moore Dry Kiln Appoinis Agency

Harry Watson Advertising has been appointed to handle the advertising for Moore Dry Kiln Company, North Portland, Oregon.

Moore Dry Kiln Company was founded in 1879 and is the world's largest and oldest manufacturer of Dry Kilns and Veneer Dryers. Moore's plants in North Portland, Vancouver, B.C. and Brampton, Ontario manufacture many types of equipment in addition to their primary function of engineering, designing and manufacturing all types of Dry Kilns and Accessories, such as Recorders and Controllers and their own Dry Kiln Paint.

For instance, their manufacturirrg plants and their foundry (Vancouver Iron and Steel Foundry Co., Vancouver, Washington) now manufacture such equipment for lumber handling as automatic lumber sorters, stackers and unstackers. They also manufacture cable lifts, electric swedes, power transfer cars, turntables, car pullers and many other items.

Allied with their lumber and sawmill equipment, Moore rnanufactures suoh items as Roller Veneer Dryers, Gypsum Dryers, Hardboard and Softboard Dryers and several models of Unit Heaters for factory heating.

Modcrn Roller Equipment

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Big Demond For Durofloke

The Stockton Box Company of Stockton, California has been named as a new distributor for Duraflake, according to W. W. Affolter, sales manager of the Albany, Oregon manufacturer of particle board.

Duraflake, the new boarcl formed from wood particles, was introduced in late 19'60 and demand has been so great that the ultrasmooth board is now distributed nationally. The $l,750,000 Duraflake plant operates around the clock to produce l0O tons of Duraflake and Duraflake underlayment daily.

Duraflake lJnderlayment and its furniture and woodworking counterpart, Duraflake, ,include the best features found in wood particle and flake boards. Smooth, sturdy and low rnoisture-absorbing, Duraflake Underlayment is acceptable for use in FHA-insured homes. It is available in all standard underlayment thicknesses.

Used for a single wall construction, closet cloors, toys, furniture, and kitchen counters, Duraflake will not telegraph through veneer or chemically,impregnated papers.

l-he extremely smooth surfaces and strong internai bond which makes Duraflake superior to other boards is achieved through the unique German-developed Bison system which ingeniously produces boards with the larger wood flakes in the middle and the "fines" forming the smooth outer surface.

The Duraflake Company has one of the largest press sizes in the industry, producing panels as large as 5 by 16 feet, permitting a great latitude in manufacturing.

Both grades of Duraflake board are tested and approved by TECO quality control service, a facility of the Timber Engineering Company of Washington, D.C. TECO laboratory technicians conduct daily in-plant testing procedures to be sure the panels meet the industry and Duraflake's own rigid standards.

CEI.OTEX ADDS IHREE NEW WAI.NUT WOODGRAIN HARDBOARD PANELS. fhree new wclnul woodgrcin colors hove been qdded lo lhe Celotex Corporotion's line of interior hordboord pcneling. The new colors feqture o foclory.opplied ftnish which noeds no woxing ond cqn be cleoned wilh o domp sponge or o solvent such qs locquer lhinncr withoul danoging the surface.

Avqiloble in Nolurol, Golden ond Silver-groy cofor tones and Vq"x0'x8' dimenrions, lhe new wolnut woodgroins provide o touch of low-cost luxury to ony home, ofice or odrer interior. The rqndomgrooved ponels moy be opplied to sluds or furring strips with hordboord nqils or to cxirting woll: wilh odhesive.

Suggested retoil price is 25 cents per squore foot. Furlher informqtion rnoy be recured from lhc Celolex Corporalion, 120 5. LoSolle Street, Chicogo 3, lllinoir.

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