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HARDWOOD PLYWOOD MANUFACTURING SHORT COURSE Course Description : NC State University's Wood Products Extension in conjunction with the Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association will conduct a Hardwood Plywood Manufacturing Short Course at NC State University, October 16-17, 2000. This course is designed for managers, supervisors, quality control personnel, and others involved in hardwood plywood manufacturing and related areas. The course provides basic instruction on the following topics: essential manufacturing for quality glue bonds; state of the art scanning, peeling, clipping, drying, and sanding technologies; proper handling and storage of panels; wood anatomy and hardwood plywood manufacturing; and market and resource trends. For additional information contact Larry Jahn , NC State University, Campus Box 8003, Raleigh, NC 27695, telephone (919) 515-5579 or FAX (919) 515-8739. WOOD TREATMENT CERTIFICATION SCHOOL Course Description: NC State University's Wood Products Extension in conjunction with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will conduct a Wood Treatment Certification School at the Wake County Commons Building, October 10-11, 2000. This school is designed for individuals using formulations containing inorganic arsenicals, pentachlorophenol or creosote for wood preservation by pressure, spray, dip and brush treatment, for sapstain and mold control, and for groundline treatment of poles since they must be licensed to apply these restricted use chemicals. The first day is a general session on applying pesticides correctly. The second day is a specialty session on wood treatment. For additional information contact Larry Jahn , NC State University, Campus Box 8003, Raleigh, NC 27695, telephone (919) 515-5579 or FAX (919) 515-8739. ROUGH MILL IMPROVEMENT WORKSHOP Course Description: North Carolina State University's Wood Products Extension will conduct a Rough Mill Improvement Workshop at Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory, North Carolina, September 27-28, 2000. The course is designed to give those who manage, supervise or schedule either a traditional or modern rough mill practical techniques and recommendations which will help increase productivity and yield in their cut-up operations. The course will be taught by personnel from NC State and the US Forest Service. The two day course will cover traditional rough mills on day one, and modern rough mills (computerized, optimizing rough mills) on day two. Attendees may register for either one or both days. The course targets rough mill supervisors, lead men, plant managers, engineers, and yield coordinators working in lumber cut up operations. Topics to be covered in the course will include: lumber and processing factors which affect yield including optimal grade mix selection; practices to improve yield and productivity in conventional lumber cut up operations; operational benefits and issues associated with optimizing saws and computerized rough mills; optimization strategies at the chop saw and gang saw; gang arbor design; and how to model the operation of your rough mill. For more information contact: Phil Mitchell , North Carolina State University, Campus Box 8003, Raleigh, NC 27695, telephone (919) 515-5581, FAX (919) 515-8739. HARDWOOD DRY KILN OPERATOR'S SHORT COURSE Course Description: Quality is critical in order to be successful in the dry lumber market. One of thebest and most cost effective methods of insuring quality is by providing training for your dry kiln operators and their supervisors. In order to help in this task, North Carolina State University, Wood Products Extension, will conduct its 32nd annual Dry Kiln Operator's Short Course at Haywood Community College in Clyde, North Carolina, September 19-22, 2000. The course is sponsored by the Southeastern Dry Kiln Club. The main thrust of the course is to teach the participants how to operate a kiln on a daily basis including sample selection and preparation, schedule selection, kiln monitoring, equalizing, and conditioning. The course participants will not only hear the theory of dry kiln operation, but will gain hands on experience drying a kiln load of lumber. The course is designed to give new kiln operators a strong background in drying lumber but has also proved to be a good refresher course for seasoned operators. For additional information contact Joe Denig , North Carolina State University, Campus Box 8003, Raleigh, NC 27695, telephone (919) 515-5582 or FAX(919) 515-8739 IMPROVING YOUR WOOD GLUING OPERATIONS Course Description: North Carolina State University's Wood Products Extension Program will conduct a workshop titled "Improving Your Wood Gluing Operations" in Raleigh , North Carolina on July 12-13. The course will combine both classroom presentations and laboratory demonstrations to provide both the knowledge and practical experience necessary to form a good glue joint. The course will focus on wood panel (edge gluing) manufacturing and wood veneering. The course targets supervisors, lead persons, engineers, and plant managers involved in or responsible for wood gluing operations. Topics will include: adhesive characteristics; surface preparation; correct edge gluing and veneering techniques; and troubleshooting. Attendance will be limited. For more information, contact Phil Mitchell , North Carolina State University, Campus Box 8003, Raleigh, NC 27695, telephone (919) 515-5581, FAX (919) 515-8739. WOOD TREATMENT CERTIFICATION SCHOOL Course Description: NC State University's Wood Products Extension in conjunction with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will conduct a Wood Treatment Certification School at the Wake County Commons Building, June 14-15, 2000. This school is designed for individuals using formulations containing inorganic arsenicals, pentachlorophenol or creosote for wood preservation by pressure, spray, dip and brush treatment, for sapstain and mold control, and for groundline treatment of poles since they must be licensed to apply these restricted use chemicals. The first day is a general session on applying pesticides correctly. The second day is a specialty session on wood treatment. For additional information contact Larry Jahn , NC State University, Campus Box 8003, Raleigh, NC 27695, telephone (919) 515-5579 or FAX (919) 515-8739. DRY KILN MAINTENANCE COURSE Course Description: The Southeastern Dry Kiln Club in conjunction with Irvington-Moore, North Carolina State University, and Catawba Valley Community College will host a Dry Kiln Maintenance Course on May 4 - 5, 2000, in Hickory, North Carolina. The course will cover the maintenance of dry kiln structures, fan systems, steam systems including valves, coils and traps, and vent systems. Also covered will be calibration procedures for kiln controls. Due to the hands-on nature of the course, attendance will be limited. Dry kiln operators are encouraged to get their registration in early in order to reserve their place. The Southeastern Dry Kiln Club 50th Anniversary meeting will follow the Course on Friday afternoon. For more information on the maintenance course, contact Joe Denig , North Carolina State University, Box 8003, Raleigh, NC 27695, Telephone (919) 515-5582 or FAX (919) 515-8739. WOOD IN HOME USE TELECONFERENCE Course Description: North Carolina State University's Wood Products Extension in conjunction with Extension Forestry will present a 3-hour teleconference on "Wood in Home Use: Moisture and Pest Problems in Residential Settings." The objectives of this program are to develop an understanding of the properties of wood and its structure; different types of wood decay and fungi; different methods used to protect wood from decay and fungi; and significant wood destroying pests. This program will be valuable for homeowners, county extension agents, pest control operators, building inspectors, and others who want to learn about wood products and their proper applications and uses. For more information, contact Larry Jahn , North Carolina State University, Campus Box 8003, Raleigh, NC 27695, telephone (919) 515-5579, FAX (919) 515-8739. HARDWOOD LUMBER GRADING SHORT COURSE Course Description: North Carolina State University's Wood Products Extension in conjunction with the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) will conduct a Hardwood Lumber Grading Short Course at North Carolina State University, March 13-15, 2000. The course is co-sponsored by the Southeastern Dry Kiln Club. This lumber grading short course can serve as a good introduction for a new hardwood lumber grader, mill supervisor or sales person. It can also serve as a good refresher course for a hardwood lumber grader who has been working several years and wants to fine tune their grading skills. Subjects to be covered include an in depth review of the rules, how to apply the rules, protecting hardwood lumber from degrade, and the NHLA sales code. Plenty of time will be allocated for students to grade lumber. For more information, contact Joe Denig , North Carolina State University, Campus Box 8003, Raleigh, NC 27695, telephone (919) 515-5582, FAX (919) 515-8739. WOOD TREATMENT RECERTIFICATION TRAINING WORKSHOP The Environmental Protection Agency requires that individuals using formulations containing pentachlorophenol, creosote or inorganic arsenicals for wood preservation must be licensed to apply these restricted use chemicals. Once these individuals have been certified, they must also receive recertification training. To meet this need, North Carolina State University, Wood Products Extension will sponsor a half-day Wood Treatment Recertification Training Workshop. The workshop will be held on the afternoon of November 22, 1999 at the McKimmon Center on the campus of North Carolina State. Topics include a pesticide applicator recertification briefing, an update of federal regulations, and pressure treated wood and the media. INTRODUCTION TO CNC ROUTER TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP Course Description: CNC router technology is being used by many wood product industries to improve quality, productivity, and expand the line of products they currently offer. To help managers, engineers, and those considering the purchase of a CNC router better understand the capabilities of this technology, North Carolina State University, Department of Wood and Paper Science, will conduct a workshop November 18, 1999 at the Hodges Wood Products Laboratory located on the campus of North Carolina State University. The purpose of the course is to give participants a broad understanding of CNC operation and its benefits, teach the basics of CNC programming, and discuss vacuum systems, hold down techniques, and fixtures. The course is designed to give those that currently or soon will manage, supervise, and schedule CNC operations an understanding of state of the art CNC router technology that will help increase productivity, quality, and extend the capabilities of this powerful technology. For more information, contact Phil Mitchell , North Carolina State University, Campus Box 8003, Raleigh, NC 27695, telephone (919) 515-5581 or FAX (919) 515-8739. PRESERVATION AND RENOVATION WORKSHOP The Forest Products Society: Carolinas-Chesapeake Section and Old Salem in conjunction with the Industrial Extension Service at NC State University will conduct a Preservation and Renovation of Historic Wood Structures Workshop in Winston-Salem, NC from October 21-22, 1999. For centuries wood has been one of the most common and easiest to use construction materials. Used properly, wood does not deteriorate. Misused, it is vulnerable to attack by fungi or termites. This workshop will provide practical information on wood products and finish durability, types of exterior wood finishes, and preservation and renovation methods for historic wood structures. Old Salem is a living-history restoration of the Moravian church town of Salem founded in 1766. The workshop is designed for architects, engineers, wood scientists, builders, and others who want to learn the proper ways to protect and restore wood in historic structures. Attendees of the workshop can also purchase an optional exploration pass to explore the Old Salem area. Venues available include: Official restored buildings at Old Salem, The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts, and The Gallery at Old Salem. For additional information contact Larry Jahn at 919-515-5579 (voice), 919-515-8739 (fax), larry_jahn@ncsu.edu (e-mail) or take a look at the program . ROUGH MILL IMPROVEMENT WORKSHOP North Carolina State University's Wood Products Extension will conduct a Rough Mill Improvement Workshop at Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory, North Carolina, September 15, 1999. The course is designed to give those that currently or soon will manage, supervise or schedule either a traditional or modern rough mill (one having computerized, optimizing equipment) practical techniques and recommendations that will help increase productivity and yield in their cut-up operations.The workshop will target rough mill supervisors, lead men, plant managers, engineers, and yield coordinators working in lumber cut up operations. Topics that will be covered in the course include: lumber and processing factors that affect yield; yield and productivity improvement practices in conventional lumber cut up operations; operational benefits and issues associated with optimizing saws and computerized rough mills; optimization strategies at the gang saw; gang arbor design; optimization strategies at the chop saw; and the use of downgrading to improve yield. For more information, contact Phil Mitchell , North Carolina State University, Campus Box 8003, Raleigh, NC 27695, telephone (919) 515-5581, FAX (919) 515-8739. HARDWOOD DRY KILN OPERATOR'S SHORT COURSE Course Description: Quality is critical in order to be successful in the dry lumber market. One of the best and most cost effective methods of insuring quality is by providing training for your dry kiln operators and their supervisors. In order to help in this task, North Carolina State University, Wood Products Extension, will conduct its 31st annual Dry Kiln Operator's Short Course at Haywood Community College in Clyde, North Carolina, September 21-24, 1999. The course is sponsored by the Southeastern Dry Kiln Club. The main thrust of the course is to teach the participants how to operate a kiln on a daily basis including sample selection and preparation, schedule selection, kiln monitoring, equalizing, and conditioning. The course participants will not only hear the theory of dry kiln operation, but will gain hands on experience drying a kiln load of lumber. The course is designed to give new kiln operators a strong background in drying lumber but has also proved to be a good refresher course for seasoned operators. For additional information contact Joe Denig , North Carolina State University, Campus Box 8003, Raleigh, NC 27695, telephone (919) 515-5582 or FAX (919) 515-8739 HARDWOOD LUMBER GRADING SHORT COURSE Course Description: North Carolina State University's Wood Products Extension in conjunction with the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) will conduct a Hardwood Lumber Grading Short Course at North Carolina State University, June 1-3, 1999. The course is co-sponsored by the Southeastern Dry Kiln Club. This lumber grading short course can serve as a good introduction for a new hardwood lumber grader, mill supervisor or sales person. It can also serve as a good refresher course for a hardwood lumber grader who has been working several years and wants to fine tune their grading skills. Subjects to be covered include an in depth review of the rules, how to apply the rules, protecting hardwood lumber from degrade and the NHLA sales code. Plenty of time will be allocated for students to grade lumber. For additional information contact Joe Denig , North Carolina State University, Campus Box 8003, Raleigh, NC 27695, telephone (919) 515-5582 or FAX (919) 515-8739. WOOD TREATMENT CERTIFICATION SCHOOL Course Description: NC State University's Wood Products Extension in conjunction with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will conduct a Wood Treatment Certification School at the Wake County Commons Building, June 9-10, 1999. This school is designed for individuals using formulations containing inorganic arsenicals, pentachlorophenol or creosote for wood preservation by pressure, spray, dip and brush treatment, for sapstain and mold control, and for groundline treatment of poles since they must be licensed to apply these restricted use chemicals. The first day is a general session on applying pesticides correctly. The second day is a specialty session on wood treatment. For additional information contact Larry Jahn , NC State University, Campus Box 8003, Raleigh, NC 27695, telephone (919) 515-5579 or FAX (919) 515-8739. PROFITING FROM IMPROVED PRACTICES IN FURNITURE MANUFACTURING Course Description : North Carolina State University's Wood Products Extension will conduct a workshop titled "Profiting from Improved Practices in Furniture Manufacturing" at Catawba Valley Community College, June 15-16, 1999. The workshop will target managers, supervisors, and engineers in the furniture and other value added woodworking industries who want to improve their yield, productivity, quality procedures, and gain a better understanding of wood and wood processing. The workshop will emphasize practical techniques concerning lumber yard practices, lumber drying, rough mill cut-up, wood machining, wood shrinkage and movement, gluing of panels and veneers, and waste minimization. For additional information contact Phil Mitchell , North Carolina State University, Campus Box 8003, Raleigh, NC 27695, telephone (919) 515-5581 or FAX (919) 515-8739. SCANPRO 1997 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBIT ScanPro 1997 will be held at the Adams Mark Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 12-14, 1997. The event is sponsored by Miller Freeman Publications. The Advisory Committee for the conference includes North Carolina State University (Wood Products Extension), the Hardwood Manufacturers Association, the Southeastern Lumber Manufacturer's Association, the Southern Forest Products Association, the Southern Pine Inspection Bureau, and Timber Products Inspection, Inc. Joe Denig , Conference Chairman and Wood Products Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University indicates the purpose of the conference is to focus on scanning and process optimization technologies for single and multi-mill hardwood and softwood processing operations. 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