by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -S, Uncategorized
The ratio of the weight of wood to an equal volume of water. The higher the specific gravity, the heavier the wood.
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -S, Uncategorized
Adhesion between surfaces that are held together by valence forces of the same type as those that give rise to cohesion.
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -S, Uncategorized
A category of biological classification; a class of individuals having common attributes and designated by a common name. “Species” is always properly used with the “s” when referring to trees or other biological classifications.
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -S, Uncategorized
Wood that is free from defect.
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -S, Uncategorized
A term referring to a board which has no or very few defects which will effect its strength.
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -S, Uncategorized
A small wood particle of indefinite dimensions developed incidental to certain woodworking operations involving rotary cutter heads usually turning in the direction of the grain.
