In London, a different system of charging sawing of deals is adopted to that in the provinces, viz. cuts are charged so much per dozen, the price varying with the length; lipping being called flat-cuts in the same way. In the country method, all cuts in the deal or log are charged for at per 100 ft. super, and all rips or flat-cuts under 6 in. are charged at per 100 ft. lineal; herewith are the usual prices for this work, viz.: -

Per 100 ft. super.

Ripping per 100 ft. run.

X Cuts.

s.

d.

s.

d.

d.

Oak.............

4

0

1

6

each

4

Mahogany.............

5

6

1

6

4

Memel...............

2

6

1

0

2 1/2

Swede and Yellow Pine.........

2

3

0

10

2 1/2

Pitch Pine.........

3

9

1

6

3

Deals...............

1

9

0

9

0 3/4

Planing Deals........

1

6

Chipping do.......

1

0

Matching, Rebating, or Grooving for Hoop Iron, 3d. per 100 ft. super.