Log Scaling and Grading

The Bureau provides log scaling and grading services throughout Washington and Alaska. Scaling is available on a full-time contractual basis in Washington and Alaska or, we provide a number of log scaling sites in Washington which are open for the scaling and grading of a single load, or any number of loads, at a fixed cost.

All scalers record log scale data in a palmtop computer (Hewlett Packard 200LX) which edits the data for "Rule Book" accuracy. It can also edit for customer defined Sort specifications. The PC validates the data and produces a printed report for each load or group of logs. The data on the report can be summarized in several formats. The PC program also has the ability to provide summary reports of all the data scaled over a period of time. i.e., an entire day.

The data for all loads scaled are electronically transmitted to the Mainframe computer in Tacoma at the end of each day. The Mainframe processes and stores the data for reporting and information sharing.

The data that can be recorded for a load includes:

* Secondary Owners of the Load
* Load and Yard Receipt Numbers
* Load Destination
* Scale Location and Date of Scale
* Trucker and Logger
* Brand(s)
* Source Location Identifier

The data that can be recorded for each log includes:

* Tag number
* Species and Grade
* Sort Codes (2)
* Dimensions
* Deductions

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