Bandmill Saws - Gullet Capacity

gc = ga ÷ sef

gc = gullet capacity (square inches)
ga = gullet area (square inches)
sef = sawdust expansion factor

Sawdust Expansion Factor

• 1.8 to 2.0 for slow growing species (ie. Northern Spruce)
  
• 2.5 for fast growing species (ie. Southern Yellow Pine)