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Log Specifications

Hancock Lumber is America’s leading producer of Eastern White Pine lumber and the secret to our success starts right in our log yards. Top quality raw material is the key ingredient to Hancock Lumber’s local, national, and international reputation for premium pine products and we are actively purchasing White Pine logs from Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.

SCALING DELIVERIES: For hours of operation, please call your buyer at the specific mill you will be delivering to. Call ahead for after hours unloading. Click here for contact names and phone numbers.

White Pine Grade Specifications For Delivery To Any Hancock Mill

GradeMin. DiameterMax. DiameterLengthSpecifications
Select14″40″ Butt End8′-16′1/2″ pin knots allowed
8′ allowed, max 8 per load
#1 Long7″40″ Butt End16′Max. knot size 1″ or 3 clear faces
#1 Short7″40″ Butt End10′, 12′, 14′Max. knot size 1″ or 3 clear faces
#28″40″ Butt End10′-16′Sound red knots to 4″
Black knots to 2″ or 2 clear faces
#3 Pallet**8″30″ at any point10′-16′Max. knot size 5″

Minimum Specifications

Trim6″ Trim, Max. length 16′ 10″, Min. length 8′ 6″
Logs with insufficient trim will be scaled at the intended length and deducted 2′
8″-10″ Dia. LogsNo rot, sweep, insect damage
Stain/WormholesFresh live wood, no stain or wormholes allowed
SweepUp to 1 1/2″ per 8′ accepted deduction
SeamsOne straight seam acceptable
DeductionsVolume deductions will be made for defects which reduce lumber volume
No pencil rot
8′ logs – no rot allowed
up to 50% of diameter well centered rot allowed with deduction in logs 11″ and up
Scale deductions will be taken for knots over 5″
PreparationLimbs trimmed flush. No double tops
MetalLogs with iron or iron stain will not be accepted
Cull LogsWill become mill property 10 days after delivery
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