July 10. 1922 



HARDWOOD RECORD 



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Standard form for grading niles to be used for grading lumber, and it 

 frequently speaks here of the hardwood grades as being where the con- 

 fusion lies. 



So in explanation of my vote on that I would say that, while I would 

 not feel I could consistently vote to change the names of the hardwoods — 

 which are exceedingly simple and understood by everyoae. and as to 

 which there is absolutely no confusion — there is "a little difference here 

 between two factions of * the hardwood trade, which is mortifying to us 

 because the softwood people are so thoroughly in accord. (Laughter, i 

 1 think it is unfortunate that there should be any question at all about 

 changing the names of the hardwcK>ds. If there is any question at all about 

 changing the names of the hardwoods, if there is any object in having 

 the nomenclature recommendation unanimous, I thiuk it possibly could 

 be made unanimous by inserting the words ■softwood" in front of "lum- 

 ber" in the first line. I do not offer that as a motion, but simply suggest 

 that it could be done. 



Adjournment of Manufacturers* Sessions 



After which the meeting adjourned. 



It is deemed advisable by the editors to divide this resume into 

 two sections, the above containing practically all of the specific 

 reference to hardwood subjects and most of the active participation 

 of the hardwood delegates. 



There is one outstanding feature in the balance of the report of 

 this conference which has to do with a presentation made by the 

 American Wholesale Lumber Association, which presentation was 

 excellently prepared and delivered, and received in a notable 

 fashion. It is the purpose of the editors to fully cover the second 

 phase of the conference, as above described, in the nest issue. In 

 conclusion of the first half of the conference it would, though, be 

 wise to present four resolutions handed in by the Resolution Com- 

 mittee, all of which were unanimously adopted. They are as 

 follovs: 



The Besolutions 



RESOLUTION NO. I. 



We favor the manufacture of lumber in such sizes as will most effec- 

 tively conserve our raw material, the forests : will adequately meet the 

 Deeds of commerce, and will be serviceable for the purposes for which the 

 lumber may t>e used. 



We believe that so far as practicable and consistent with the interests 

 of conservation, convenient distribution and efficient utilization of lumber, 

 these sizes should be standard. 



We recognize the duty of the producer of lumber to serve the needs of 

 the consumer and to secure to home builders and woodusing industries of 

 the nation the use of suitable lumber of standard quality and manufacture 

 without preventable waste and at minimum cost to the consumer. 



So :"ar. therefore, as it is within the power of the lumber industry we 

 undertake, through association grades and inspection, to protect Uie 

 public by the protection, and wherever possible the guaranty of the in- 

 tegrity of the grade of our product and of the delivery to the buyer of 

 the grade and quantity sold by the sawmill. 



RESOLUTION II. 



RESOLVED. That with respect to the program inaugurated by the 

 Department of Commerce concerning standardization, simplification, guar- 

 antees to the public, and similar matters, that the contact between the 

 lumber industry and the Departments of Commerce and of Agriculture 

 and other governmental departments, the public and others interested be 

 through the National Ltmaber Manufacturers" Association ; and that the 

 regional associations and others representing lumber producers keep the 

 National Limiber Manufacturers' Association advised of the development 

 and status of the program undertaken by this conference. 

 RESOLUTION III. 



Recognizing the substantial and gratifying progress made in this con- 

 ference along lines suggested to it by the Secretary of Commerce, we 

 realize that this is but the foundation lor the achievement of the ultimate 

 ends which we expect to accomplish. 



For the further development of the activities of the Itmiber producers 

 undertaken in these conferences we request that the National Lumber 

 Manufacturers' Association, in cooperation with the Department of Com- 

 merce and Agriculture, assist us to the end that a definite and acceptable 

 program of lumber standardization and guarantees adequate to the needs 

 of the consumer and the interests of the producer may be completed and 

 mad** operative at the earliest practicable time. 

 RESOLUTION IV 



The lumber producers of the United States express to Secretary Hoover 

 their appreciation of the breadth of vision, true Americanism and real 

 knowledge of industrial organization which led him to issue the call for 

 this conference. 



We recognize that for the large measure of success which has attended 

 our deliberations the leadership of Secretary Hoover is largely responsible. 

 We realize also, and fully, the responsibility under which our industry 

 rests to make good through our own channels the guarantees which we 

 are offering to the public. We pledge to Secretary Hoover, and to all other 

 Government officials with whom we shall be called upon to cooperate, the 

 most earnest and faithful efforts of which we are capable in carrying 

 out the plans inaugurated here for the benefit of the public and of the 

 industrv. 



What Grade Standardization Means 



\i'ontinufit from fagc lat 

 It may be helpful to indicate how charts can be developed ■which 

 will enable the lumber manufacturer to cut logs of all descriptions 

 most economicallr, and although each industry has its own indi- 

 vidual practices and therefore can not be used as a concrete exam- 

 ple, an interesting illustration is found in the method by which 

 the packing industry classifies and cuts beef. Instead of showing 



the cuts from the logs by name, as in cutting beef, it will be neces- 

 sary to indicate the various boards in the log charts by grade name, 

 each one giving the optional cuts to make. 



Practical millmen decide their cut now according to their own 

 individual ideas, and it is unnecessary to state that there are many- 

 different ideas. There must be one best way; why not determine 

 which one that is and standardize itt 



When a grading system has been established, lumber should cer- 

 tainly be marked strictly in accordance with it. There is, however, 

 every reason for not grade marking while the present vague system 

 of grading is in effect. 



The objections to grade marking are not consistent. The legiti- 

 mate lumber dealer does not fear this practice, and those who 

 still object might take a look around and see what other materials 

 are manufactured so near to the completed product as lumber that 

 do not bear the grade and trade mark of the manufacturer. 



It would be a fine state of affairs if when we walked into a cigar 

 store we found the shelves and show cases filled with open boxes, 

 none of which were labelled or marked. The dealer may or may not 

 be honest, and if we asked for "No. 1 common" the chances are 

 he might hand us a "Xo. 2 common" rather than a "Selects" or 

 a "Krst and Seconds." There is likely no other commodity we 

 buy regarding which we are given so little information as in the 

 case of lumber. 



Manufacturers are always proud of their trade marks, and there 

 is this one point for dealers to consider: trade and grade marks 

 have never put anyone out of business. The reputable dealer is 

 quite proud and profits most when he handles a high grade line, but 

 the American people are not qtiite willing to take the dealer's word 

 that the goods are high grade. They would rather judge by the 

 grade and trade mark. 



Record Breaking Class in Kiln Drying at the 

 Forest Products Laboratory 



The largest class in kiln drving ever assembled at the Forest 

 Products Laboratory just completed the June two weeks' course, 

 the first one given since the western courses. The recent class of 

 18 members was not only unusual in size, but also in the high pro- 

 portion of executives and men of experience. The wide variety 

 of industries represented included manufacturers of automobiles, 

 coflSns, cedar chests, house furniture, clocks, golf clubs, even a 

 brick manufacturer was there to study the best temperatures and 

 humidities for his product. The men who attended the meeting 

 are as follows: 



A. Kennedy, A. B. Chase Piano Co.. Xorwalk. Ohio. 



E. W. Brown, Seth Thomas Clock Co.. Thomaston, Conn. 



J. B. Cullom, Kansas City Shook & Mfg. Co., Wilson, Ark. 



C. T. Darnell, Kraetzer Cured Lumber Co., Greenwood, Miss. 



Donald G. Morse, The Kroydon Co., Newark, N. J. 



C. S. Sieling, Sieling Furniture Co., EaUroad. Pa. 



Roger J. Hipp, Long Furniture Co.. Hanover, York County, Pa. 



Alfred Swift, North St. Paul Casket Co.. North St. Paul. Minn. 



Hoyt Moore, Standard Bed Cedar Chest Co., Alta Vista, Va. 



Anton Fara, Indiana Moulding & Frame Co., LaPorte, Ind. 



K. W. Dunwody, Cherokee Brick Co., Macon, Ga. 



F. Zimmerman. Jr., F. Zimmerman Co., Cleveland, Ohio. 



F. E. Noble. Ed. Boos Company of Forest Park, Forest Park, HI. 



C. C. Cahill. Kelsey Wheel Co.. Inc., Detroit, Mich. 



Gardner B. Alden. Dennison Mfg. Co., Framingham, Mass. 



Ben A. Ott, Segelke & Kohlhaus Mfg. Co., LaCrosse, Wis. 



E. J. Michel, Carr, Byder & Adams Co., Dubuque, Iowa, 



C. H. ott, Nordyke 4- Marmon, Indianapolis, Ind. 



Three applicants have already been enrolled for the next course, 

 to be given for two weeks beginning September 11, 1922. 



The informality of the course and the discussions incident to the 

 work brought out the diverse interests of the various concerns 

 represented. 



