Mark lumber

The process of marking lumber to indicate grade and processing instructions. For this purpose lumber graders use markers to indicate several grade marks, such as the moisture content, lumber species or grade, and the trademark or logo.

stamp lumber
marking lumber
grade lumber
label lumber

skill/competence

occupation-specific

Mark lumber is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Lumber grader: Lumber graders inspect lumber, or wood cut into planks. They test the lumber, look for irregularities and grade the wood based on quality and desirability of the pattern.

Mark lumber is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

References

1. Mark lumber – ESCO