Methods of preparing and making manufactured wood products

摘要

Methods of preparing wood for use in a manufactured wood product are described herein. The methods advantageously include providing a wood piece and breaking at least a portion of the naturally-occurring, generally elongate internal structure. Methods of making manufactured wood products are also described herein. These methods advantageously include additionally heat-treating the wood pieces, applying an adhesive to the wood pieces, drying the wood pieces, and pressing the wood pieces in a mold.