Board width inches clear cuttings poor face total yield min. Washington seattle 20205 59th place south kent, wa 98032 phone. The better face of boards in all thicknesses shall yield not less than the minimum percentage of cuttings required for the grade, the reverse side of. This book is the singular source for the rules of the game. National hockey league official rules 20152016 iii 20152016 nhl officiating team referees linesmen jersey no. The coloring is uniform with pale white to light brown, it is difficult to distinguish between the sapwood and heartwood as they are not clearly defined, the. Merchandise search national hardwood lumber association. Almost universally, experts will say that riftsawn lumber has grain running at approximately 45 degrees to the face of the board. See the nhla rule book for specific species and grade information at many sawmills use proprietary grades. Last season, we saw some major rule changes in the national hockey league. The nhla rules book includes no definition for rift sawn lumber and so generally we are left to consider the popular interpretation of the term.
Nordic softwood grading rules blue book north american hardwood nhla. Nhla rules book published by guset user, 2015 0311 22. As lumber grading is a highdemand occupation in northeast michigan, some participants may be. The change effects the thickness measurement for determining if it is miscut. Of three proposals to be considered, the most impactful one would replace the no. Walter copan, nist director and undersecretary of commerce for standards and technology. Basic nhra safety rules all cars must meet nhra rules and pass technical inspection this is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. The last 35 years have seen a number of advancements in handheld computers and scanning equipment. The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. Street cars the following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech.
Nhla rules book pages 51 100 text version fliphtml5. Superseding, canceling and annulling all previous rules of the west coast lumber inspection bureau. European grading rules for sawn oak european grading rules for sawn beech. Nhla rules book 2015 by national hardwood lumber association. The nhla hardwood grading rules are the product of the process of evolutionary development and that process is still in operation.
This threeday workshop will include a thorough study and explanation of the nhla rules book, emphasizing the basics of hardwood lumber inspection. The nhla is now a membershipbased trade association that serves two main purposes. The rules for the inspection of lumber are uniform in construction and application but also carry with them the element of stability. It is not uncommon to find that you are 7 to 10 percent short when your distributor passes on a block tally. Western hardwood rules pacific coast red alder pages 30 and 31 replace all rules all pacific coast red alder lumber is sold and specified pin knots no defect, knots or their equivalent, not exceeding 14 in their greatest dimension, sound or containing unsound centers not over 18 in diameter, shall be admitted in the cuttings. Nhla rules book 2015 by national hardwood lumber association issuu. The national hardwood lumber association nhla was founded on april 8 th, 1898 in chicago, illinois to establish uniformity of inspecting hardwood lumber. The nhla grades are based on the percentage of cleardefect free wood on a board. The only rule that changed pertains to aromatic red cedar on page 34 of the 2015 version of the nhla rules book. Post office box 34518 memphis, tn 38184 901 3771818 email protected. The old rule allows for a variation in thickness of 12 for 44 to 84, this could cause many problems with drying and machining. The value of rules conscious employees is a more carefully manufactured product, a more profitable yield from the log, and a better sense of the value of the lumber being handled. To order a copy of the 2019 nhla rules book, please visit the nhla online.
The characteristics and uses of plain, rift, and quarter sawn. Interesting facts and sports stories sports trivia volume 1. Additionally, the rules were developed with random width and length lumber in mind. So much so that the methods in which we can generate tallies seems endless. The 2020 nhla annual convention will take place september 2325 at the newly renovated galt house hotel in louisville, kentucky. At the most recent national hardwood lumber association board of managers meeting held november 14. Its not easy to put in writing without copying the book word for word, but my take is the 80% comes into play if there is a dispute. This four, five or oneday workshop will include a thorough study and explanation of the nhla rules book, emphasizing the basics of hardwood lumber inspection.
Article x inspection if the result of an official inspection reveals that less than 80% of the total footage in the shipment is in accordance with the specifications of the order, the seller shall reimburse. Grading rules rvr for logs in germany 2015 atrolutrodefinition. A detailed explanation can be found in the nhla rules book. The nhla grades are determined on an imperial measurement system using inches and feet. The actual grading rules are pretty complex, so ill see if i can simplify things and compare walnut to some of the other hardwoods we carry. It also states that if there is a difference between a surface measure tally and the end tally, the surface measure tally wins. National hockey league official rules 2015 2016 iii 2015 2016 nhl officiating team referees linesmen jersey no. A change made in the 2015 rules book, recognized an end tally as a legitimate method for tallying lumber. If your interest in more of the details on how lumber is graded you read all about it in nhla rules book.
Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. It is a process of growth and expansion to meet the necessities of varying. Other than the fas grades, the grade of the board is determined from the percentage of these clear cuttings and do not consider defects outside of the clear areas. Black walnut lumber grade allow more defects and smaller sizes. There are lower nhla grades than number 2a common but they are usually converted into dimension parts, flooring parts, or used domestically in the usa. Nhla sales code in general board the forestry forum. Jun 08, 2015 nhla hardwood lumber grading workshop. A written test will be administered at the end of the workshop, a qualifier for a certificate of completion. It is a hardwood lumber that is very soft and lightweight. The nhla lumber grading rules adopted by the us hardwood industry are based on an imperial. Today the nhla has over 2000 members worldwide, and the nhla rules are still the national standard for the us hardwood industry and form the basis for grading of export lumber. This fourday workshop will include a thorough study and explanation of the nhla rules book, emphasizing the basics of hardwood lumber inspection. Upcoming events national hardwood lumber association.
Sponsored by the southeastern dry kiln club july 21 23, 2015 nc state university raleigh, nc. For 123 years, the nhla annual convention is where the hardwood industry has come together to trade, learn and discuss the important topics and trends affecting the hardwood industry. They were established over 100 years ago by the newly formed national hardwood lumber association nhla. The measurements of this percentage are referred to as clearcuttings. It is a process of growth and expansion to meet the necessities of varying conditions and markets and will continue as long as the trade endures. Nc state announces nhla hardwood lumber grading workshop.
The coloring is uniform with pale white to light brown, it is difficult to distinguish between the sapwood and heartwood as they are not clearly defined, the boards have straight grain and minimal defects. Other than the fas grades, the grade of the board is determined from the percentage of these clear cuttings and do. We have gathered a summary of these changes contained in the new rules book. Nhla grading rules national hardwood lumber association. Jul 16, 2019 the actual grading rules are pretty complex, so ill see if i can simplify things and compare walnut to some of the other hardwoods we carry. Surface measure tally is the standard national hardwood. The nhra rule book keeps you up to date with all the info you need to stay safe and competitive. The 1994 nhla rule changes mean that f1f and selects now are graded the same way and. F one foot long, one foot wide, one inch thick one foot 0. August 2015 osu south centers business development. Buy a rulebook 2019 to 2020 rulebook amendments 2020 rulebook 2020 rulebook amendments junior dragster racing league rulebook.
Nhla covid19 updates issues and advocacy hardwood promotion coalition. If the better face meets the requirements for either fas or number 1 common and the poor face grades number 2a common, the grade of the board is number 2a common. Nhla rules book published by guset user, 20150311 22. As of january 1, 2019, a new nhla rules book has been launched.