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Riftsawn vs Quartersaw - What's the difference?

riftsawn | quartersaw | see also |

As an adjective riftsawn

is {{cx|of a log of wood|lang=en}} Sawn radially, so the annual rings are at an angle of nearly 90° to the faces.

As a verb quartersaw is

cut radially (towards the heart of the log), at right angles to the growth rings, for stability or the production of decorative patterns.

riftsawn

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Sawn radially, so the annual rings are at an angle of nearly 90° to the faces.

    • quartersaw

    English

    Alternative forms

    *quarter saw *quarter-saw

    Verb

  • (woodworking) Cut radially (towards the heart of the log), at right angles to the growth rings, for stability or the production of decorative patterns.

    • See also

    *flatsawn *plainsawn *riftsawn