e-log factory finishing process is state-of-the-art using custom automated machinery

1. From the automated "hand hewning" machining center all the way through to the factory applied staining process care is taken to give the e-log the best pre-finishing system available.

The "hand hewn" look given to the e-log is achieved through the automated "peeling system" recently installed on PRI's floor. This system provides a very realistic hand hewn effect and at the same time prepares the wood to receive the borate wood conditioning and the factory applied stain system. If you are familiar with wood working, you will understand the issues with "mill glaze" and how it is detrimental to stain absorption. The "peeling system" not only doesn't "mill glaze" the wood, it actually helps to open the wood pores so that the wood conditioners and stain actually penetrates better providing an improved sealed system then can be done by hand.

e-log automated "hand-hewn peeler"

2. The e-log then passes into the next station that bevel cuts and end trims both ends simultaneously. Each step that is automated increases product consistency, improves quality, throughput efficiency and ultimately reducing costs and increasing customer satisfaction.		e-log bevel cutter and end trim
3. After the e-log is given the "hand hewn" look it is treated with a borate and Anti-Blu system that protects the wood from insects, mold, mildew and decay producing fungi. This system is applied immediately after the e-log is "peeled" so that the protection begins as soon as the new grain is exposed and ready to receive treatment. Close up the "hand-hewn peel"		e-log borate and anti-blu conditioning application
4. Today the e-log is hand brushed with the first coat of pigmented stain to the customer selection. However an automated system is being built and will be installed later in 2009. It's hard to improve on hand brushing but the automated system will coat the entire e-log and will back brush the stain system into the wood pores. Even though it's hard to improve on hand staining, we have...


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