by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -R, Uncategorized
A ribbon like figure caused by the strands of cells which extend across the grain in quarter-sawn lumber. See Medullary Rays.
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.
