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Our grading system :
With some exceptions, hardwood lumber is graded on the basis of the size and number of cuttings (pieces) which can be obtained
from a board when it is cut up and used in the manufacture of a hardwood product such as furniture, flooring, or architectural
mill work. Usually the buyer intends to use only the clear (defect free) material in a board, so a higher grade would have a larger
area of clear wood.
Because the grading rules are based on the yield of clear wood, many of the beautiful, natural characteristics which appear in a
board are not included in the calculation of the yield. Often, the natural beauty and real bargains are not found in the most
expensive grade of lumber. The keen buyer who will examine the #1 and #2 grades can discover that they may “yield” the prize
pieces. The following describe our commonly used standard grades in several species of lumber.
Basic Yield for FAS
FAS (First and Seconds) - The FAS grade will provide the user with long, wide, clear cuttings. Best suited for high quality furniture,
interior trim, mill work, and solid wood mouldings. The FAS grade includes a range of boards which yield from 83 1⁄3% (10⁄12ths) to
100% clear wood in cuttings at least 3” wide by 7’ long or 4” wide by 5’ long.
Basic Yield for FAS1F
In FAS1F (“FAS one Face”) and Selects, the grade is established using both faces of the board. The best face, must meet the
requirements for FAS, and the reverse side must essentially grade No. 1. FAS1F and Selects are virtually the same grade, except for
minimum width and length. The minimum board size for Selects is 4” x 6’; and for FAS1F it is 6” x 8’.
Basic Yield for No. 1 Grade
No. 1 - Will provide the user with clear cuttings of medium length and width. Best suited for furniture, cabinets, and a multitude of
solid wood manufactured products. The No. 1 grade includes a range of boards which will yield from 66 2⁄3% (8⁄12ths) to 83 1⁄3%
(10⁄12ths) clear wood in cuttings at least 3” wide by 3’ long or 4” x 2’.
Basic Yield for No. 2 Grade
No. 2 - Will provide the user with short, narrow clear cuttings economically priced, for use in unexposed furniture frames, picture
frames, cabinet rails and frames, parquet or strip flooring, and many other smaller solid wood components. The No. 2A grade
includes a range of boards which will yield from 50% (6⁄12ths) to 66 2/3% (8⁄12ths) clear wood in cuttings at least 3” wide by 2’
long.
With some exceptions, hardwood lumber is graded on the basis of the size and number of cuttings (pieces) which can be obtained
from a board when it is cut up and used in the manufacture of a hardwood product such as furniture, flooring, or architectural
mill work. Usually the buyer intends to use only the clear (defect free) material in a board, so a higher grade would have a larger
area of clear wood.
Because the grading rules are based on the yield of clear wood, many of the beautiful, natural characteristics which appear in a
board are not included in the calculation of the yield. Often, the natural beauty and real bargains are not found in the most
expensive grade of lumber. The keen buyer who will examine the #1 and #2 grades can discover that they may “yield” the prize
pieces. The following describe our commonly used standard grades in several species of lumber.
Basic Yield for FAS
FAS (First and Seconds) - The FAS grade will provide the user with long, wide, clear cuttings. Best suited for high quality furniture,
interior trim, mill work, and solid wood mouldings. The FAS grade includes a range of boards which yield from 83 1⁄3% (10⁄12ths) to
100% clear wood in cuttings at least 3” wide by 7’ long or 4” wide by 5’ long.
Basic Yield for FAS1F
In FAS1F (“FAS one Face”) and Selects, the grade is established using both faces of the board. The best face, must meet the
requirements for FAS, and the reverse side must essentially grade No. 1. FAS1F and Selects are virtually the same grade, except for
minimum width and length. The minimum board size for Selects is 4” x 6’; and for FAS1F it is 6” x 8’.
Basic Yield for No. 1 Grade
No. 1 - Will provide the user with clear cuttings of medium length and width. Best suited for furniture, cabinets, and a multitude of
solid wood manufactured products. The No. 1 grade includes a range of boards which will yield from 66 2⁄3% (8⁄12ths) to 83 1⁄3%
(10⁄12ths) clear wood in cuttings at least 3” wide by 3’ long or 4” x 2’.
Basic Yield for No. 2 Grade
No. 2 - Will provide the user with short, narrow clear cuttings economically priced, for use in unexposed furniture frames, picture
frames, cabinet rails and frames, parquet or strip flooring, and many other smaller solid wood components. The No. 2A grade
includes a range of boards which will yield from 50% (6⁄12ths) to 66 2/3% (8⁄12ths) clear wood in cuttings at least 3” wide by 2’
long.
Member of SAXA GROUP
LUMBER
Our certified quality management system complies
with the international standard: EN ISO 9001:2000
also our certified environmental quality management
system complies with the international standard:
EN ISO 14001:2004
with the international standard: EN ISO 9001:2000
also our certified environmental quality management
system complies with the international standard:
EN ISO 14001:2004