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WhV Winton Lumber has earned the reputation for "DEPEI\DABLE GRADE"

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Maple Bros,, Inc.

Maple Bros,, Inc.

T{ ERE'S A FELLO\7 who really makes his ^^ nark in the world! He is the grader at \Winton's Martell mill, and his keen eye and unerring pencil give $Tinton lumber its well-deserved reputation f.or dependable grading.

A trained grader can quickly size up a board as it comes down the sloping ramP, and he marks his grade on the board with an indelible pencil. This is only the f.rst of several gradings. The board is graded again at the dry sorting chain as it comes frorn the dry kiln and goes to the planer. Follovring planing, it is graded for the tbird time.

A f.nal grading is given just before shipping by truck and trailer or freight car by a certified grader, who has plenty of time to check the boards in detail. Nothing is left to chance in making sure euery Winton board comes up to \Tinton's high standard of qaality!

A recent addition to the Martell mill is an electronic moisture detector, which assures ,tcurate moisture control of \Winton lumber; along with consistent grade.

If you are looking for a steady .source of supply for high quality, dependably graded lumber, you should try \Winton. More than 67 years in the lumbering business stands behind every \Winton end-starnped and u,axed board.

Give your lVintonman a call and get the complete \flinton story today.

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