| The Amish Peddler |
| WHAT IS QUARTER SAWN LUMBER? Technically, quarter-sawn lumber has the growth rings of the tree approximately perpendicular to the board's broad face. In contrast, plain-sawn lumber has the growth rings parallel to the board's broad face. Quarter sawing produces both quartered and rift lumber. HOW IS QUARTER SAWN LUMBER ACHIEVED? There is only one true way to quarter saw a log. First, a log is cut into quarters. Each quarter is then processed by cutting a single board off of one face, then cutting the next board from the opposite face, and cutting from alternating faces until the quarter is completely cut. WHAT ARE THE STRUCTURAL QUALITIES OF QUARTER SAWN LUMBER? Quarter-sawn lumber is the uncontested winner when compared to plain (or flat) sawn lumber. Quarter-sawn lumber: -reduces shrinking and swelling in lumber width. -reduces twisting, warping and cupping. -is less prone to surface checking. -does not allow liquids to readily pass through it. -holds finishes better. -has a smooth surface as raised grain is not pronounced. |
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