Method of producing a core board product

A computer readable medium configured to operate an apparatus including a conveying portion, a compression member and a flattening surface, the computer readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing steps comprising:

• a) dispensing a first tubular core to the conveying portion to support the first tubular core at an interim location;
• b) conveying the first tubular core to a flattening position under pressure of the compression member;
• c) substantially compressing the first tubular core between the compression member and the flattening surface;
• d) repeating steps a) through b) for at least a second tubular core;
• e) substantially compressing the second tubular core against the first tubular core;
• and
• f) fastening the substantially compressed first tubular core and second tubular core together in an abutting relationship with a plurality of fastening members so as to form the core board product.

A method of making a core board product, comprising the steps of:

• providing an apparatus comprising a conveying portion, a compression member and a flattening surface;
• a) dispensing a first tubular core to the conveying portion to support the first tubular core;
• b) conveying the first tubular core to a flattening position under pressure of the compression member;
• c) substantially compressing the first tubular core between the compression member and the flattening surface;
• d) repeating steps a) through b) for at least a second tubular core;
• e) substantially compressing the second tubular core against the first tubular core;
• and
• f) joining the substantially compressed first tubular core and second tubular core together in an abutting relationship with a plurality of staples so as to form the core board product.