Quesnel, BC
Sawmill Co-Op Student
West Fraser
17 juillet 2018 9:14
In my last blog, I said this blog would cover the final stage of the manufacturing process. However, to give myself and my readers a break I decided to write about some of the recreational opportunities the Cariboo has to offer.
Quesnel, British Columbia was once the trade capital of the Cariboo Gold Rush. As gold became less and less abundant,
3 juillet 2018 14:26
Last blog I touched on what happens in the planer. Since I started at the end of the process it only makes sense to go backwards. Before the wood goes through the planer, it must be dried in the kilns. The drying process of wood is crucial to every application of the finished product. It prevents premature decay, increases strength,
19 juin 2018 10:21
I have been working with West Fraser, Quesnel for the past month and a half. Last summer I was working in their Edson, AB division. My specialization in both internships was in the planer mill.
The planer is the last stage of manufacturing in the modern sawmill. After being cut and dried, the planer is responsible for giving each piece a smooth finish,