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Spotting line. A cable by which a log loader or power skidder moves itself 
for short distances; also a line used to pull empty log cars into position for 
loading. (S. F., P. C. F.) 
Sprag. See Gooseneck. 
Spreader, n. 1. A stout stick which holds apart the free ends of two chains 
which are attached to a large ring. The term is often applied to the en- 
tire rig. The spreader is used in skidding on rough bottom or on steep 
grades in place of a doubletree. (Gen.) 
Syn.: equahzer, stretcher. 
2. A piece of steel rail used to separate the loading hooks in loading with 
a gin pole. (P. C. F.) 
Spring board. A short board, shod at one end with an iron calk, which is 
inserted in a notch cut in a tree, on which the faller stands while felling 
the tree. (P. C. F.) See Bucking Board. 
Syn. : chopping board. 
Spring pole. 1. A springy pole attached to the tongue of a logging sled 
and passing over the roll and under the beam, for holding the weight of 
the tongue off the horses' necks. (N. F.) 
2. A device for steadying a cross-cut saw, so that one man can use it 
instead of two. (P. C. F.) 
Sprinkler, n. A large wooden tank from which water is sprinkled over 
logging roads during freezing weather in order to ice the surface. (N. W., 
L. S.) 
Syn.: ice box, tank, water box. 
Sprinkler sleds. The sleds upon which the sprinkler is mounted. They 
consist of two sleds whose runners turn up at each end, fastened together 
by cross chains, and each having a pole, in order that the sprinkler may 
be hauled in either direction without turning around. (N. F.) 
Spud, n. 1. A tool for removing bark. (Gen.) 
Syn.: barking iron. 
2. See Stump spud. 
Spudder, n. See Barker. 
Spur, n. A branch logging railroad. (Gen.) 
Stag, V. To cut off trousers at the knee, or boots at the ankle. (N. F., 
P. C. F.) 
Stamping hammer. See Marking hammer. 
Standard, n. See Market. 
Standard knot. 1. A knot that is sound and not over 1§ inches in diameter. 
(S. F.) 
Syn.: tight knot. (P. C. F.) 
2.- In hardwoods and cypress, a knot that is not more than 1\ inches in 
diameter. 
Standard lengths. Lengths into which rough lumber is cut for general use. 
The standard lengths in southern yellow pine are multiples of 2 feet, from 
4 to 24 feet inclusive. In surfaced products, such as flooring, ceiling, drop 
siding, and like material, the standard lengths range in multiples of 1 foot, 
from 4 to 20 feet inclusive. Hardwood standard lengths nm from 4 to 
16 feet inclusive. In the province of Quebec, Canada, the standard lengths 
are 12 and 13 feet. 
