A lamination process is described in which 60% of total log volume ended as kiln-dry, end-trimmed, sized, salable 2 by 4's, approximately 50% more than that achieved by conventional bandsawing of matched logs. Modulus of elasticity of the laminated 2 by 4's averaged 1,950,000 psi compared to 1,790,000 for the sawn 2 by 4's. A manufacturing procedure for 6-ply lumber is described that calls for no major innovation in equipment.