Journal article
Factors in the acquisition and utlisation of portable sawmills in Queensland
Australian Forestry, Vol.62(1), pp.45-50
1999
Abstract
Portable sawmills may potentially play an important role in the sawmilling industry in Australia. This paper discusses the factors in the acquisition and utilisation of portable saw-mills. The contribution of small to medium sized sawmills to the wood and paper industry in Australia along with the advantages of portable sawmills over fixed-sited mills are outlined and discussed. A critical appraisal of the role of portable sawmills is undertaken which includes a discussion of recovery rates, costs, and throughput of fixed-site versus portable sawmills. A discussion of important aspects to consider in the decision to invest in portable sawmill technology is presented. These include reason for purchasing, types of sawmills available and their relative advantages, financing issues, power sources, maintenance, convenience and training.
Details
- Title
- Factors in the acquisition and utlisation of portable sawmills in Queensland
- Authors
- D B Smorfitt (Author) - James Cook UniversityJohn L Herbohn (Author) - James Cook UniversitySteve R Harrison (Author) - University of Queensland
- Publication details
- Australian Forestry, Vol.62(1), pp.45-50
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Australasia
- Date published
- 1999
- DOI
- 10.1080/00049158.1999.10674762
- ISSN
- 0004-9158
- Organisation Unit
- Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research; Tropical Forests and People Research Centre; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Forest Research Institute
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450807802621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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