LSLA Sawing, Edging, and Trimming Class

SAWING, EDGING, and TRIMMING CLASS

Thursday August 3, 2023

8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location:

Menominee Tribal Enterprises

N3522 Cottage Ave

Neopit, WI 54150

Do you have new employees in need of training on sawing, edging, or trimming? Could your current employees benefit from reviewing the basic processing concepts to better avoid common mistakes? Do you want to stop sending dollar bills into the hog? Join LSLA Education, Inc. for a one-day workshop on sawing, edging, and trimming on Thursday, August 3. This course will cover the basics of NHLA grading rules, sawing for recovery, and edging and trimming requirements. Bottom dollar issues of upgrade and increased recovery will be emphasized.

INSTRUCTORS: Logan Wells, Northcentral Technical College

Scott Bowe, UW-Kemp Natural Resources Station

Tim Kassis, Kretz Lumber Company (Retired)

REGISTRATION FEE:

• $150 for LSLA members
• $250 for non-members

Fee includes all class materials and lunch. Course is limited to first 30 registants.

NECESSARY EQUIPMENT:

• Students should bring personal safety equipment (eye protection, hearing protection, hard hats and safety vests). If you don’t have these items, they will be provided at the class.

SCHEDULE:

8:00 – 9:00 Registration & Coffee

9:00 – 12:00 Classroom Presentations:

• Basic NHLA Grading Rules
• Sawing for Grade
• Edging and Trimming Requirements
• Upgrading Boards

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch

1:00 – 4:00 Sawmill Demonstrations:

• Sawing for Grade Demonstrations
• Edging and Trimming Demonstrations
• Value Comparisons: Sawing for Grade

Registration Form

ACCOMODATIONS NEAR BY:

North Star Mohican Casino Resort

W12180 County Rd A

Bowler, WI 54416

715-787-3110