K. S. Shukla , R. C. Bhatnagar , B. C. Pant

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Working qualities and finish adaptability of rubberwood, hitherto underutllized timber, are reported in the present paper. The timber is easy to work and is suitable for light furniture after preservative treatment. It takes polish satisfactorily. Blue stained timber gives good appearance when spirit polished with Turkey amber coloured chalk powder base.

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B. S. Rawat , R. C. Bhatnagar

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Time-motion studies were carried out on a Horizontal Log Band Mill in a local Saw Mill. The study covered 74 Sal (Shorea robusta) logs. Observations for various time elements were recorded. Percentages or various time elements with respect to total time and relationships obtained between cutting area and cutting time and between volume of log and total sawing time are described in the present paper.

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