Nakayoshi Library Official Blog "Today's Manufacturing". This time, a sawmill manufacturer from Akita Prefecture came to visit us.
Hi there! I'm Tomo and I'm having trouble lately because my daughter's love for me is too strong.
There's an incredible amount of physical contact, from hugs and carrying to kisses.
Even the nursery school teacher had a wry smile (´；ω；｀)
Anyway, when I become an elementary school student, people will turn their backs on me, so I’ll just do it now
Now, this happened a while ago, but we had a customer come to Kagawa Prefecture from Akita Prefecture!
This is a sawmill that specializes in hardwoods .
Thank you for coming all the way!
We exchanged opinions on market conditions and lumbering methods.
Sawmill manufacturer specializing in hardwood
Sawmills that specialize in hardwoods are becoming rare.
As far as I know, it's no longer happening in Shikoku.
The know-how required for sawing hardwoods and softwoods is different.
I wrote a little about it in my previous blog.
Compared to conifers, there are many different species of hardwoods, so the way they are handled, dried, and sawn must vary depending on the type of tree.
In addition, compared to coniferous trees, which are commonly used in housing, hardwoods are used for a variety of purposes, such as plates, chopsticks, cutlery, furniture, and toys.
The sawing method also changes depending on the intended use (the actual product to be sold).
Hardwoods require a lot more effort, time, and knowledge than softwoods.
To make a good wooden toy, you need to start by sourcing the materials!
It's very important to have a partner (sawmill) that has the know-how to saw hardwoods!
The wood used in Nakayoshi Library's wooden toys is
We source from Hokkaido, Akita Prefecture, Gifu Prefecture, and Kochi Prefecture.
Production areas and companies are separated by tree species.
Just like with vegetables, the species and quality of produce collected vary depending on the region.
By the way, wood also has a harvesting season (felling season), which runs from November to March when the leaves fall.
This is the time when the mountains and markets come alive.
So why this time?
The answer and the topic of hardwoods are going to be a long one, so
I'll write about it on my blog someday!
That's all for today!
