by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -R, Uncategorized
Resawn
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -R, Uncategorized
Rift-sawing at a 30-degree or greater angle to the growth rings produces narrow boards with accentuated vertical or “straight” grain patterns. Rift-sawn boards are often favored for fine furniture and other applications where matching grain is important....
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -R, Uncategorized
Random widths and lengths
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -R, Uncategorized
Refers to a cutting method used to create a solid hardwood veneer for the top layer of an engineered hardwood floor. It involves boiling the log for a certain amount of time at a certain temperature to prepare the wood. After the wood has been prepared, it is scraped...
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -R, Uncategorized
A method of cutting a log into boards that ensures each board has the same relation to the log, providing the same grain pattern. This is the most stable lumber. Also known as bastard sawn.
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -R, Uncategorized
Allows an insight as to how the wood flooring will resist staining when subjected to a number of potential staining agents.
