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   YesIWood | Dec 04, 2005 05:25pm | #1

   Bowlegs,

    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. 

     It helps if you have a piece of Red Oak to look at.  Look at the end grain.  You will see the rings (of the tree) and then you will see "rays" called medullary rays.  If you cut the board parallel (length wise) with these "rays", an outstanding figure will be noticed.  Once you see it you'll be able to spot it anywhere.

     Hope this helps.

   Joe

   Is it really saw dust or wood dust?

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   bowlegs | Dec 05, 2005 02:09am | #4

   Thanbks Joe.

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   BG | Dec 05, 2005 01:42am | #2

   Bowlegs,
   Here's a picture to support what YesIWood said...
   http://www.bchardwood.com/glossary_sawn.html

   
   

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   Edited 12/4/2005 5:43 pm ET by BG

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   bowlegs | Dec 05, 2005 02:08am | #3

   Thanks for the picture

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   WillGeorge | Dec 06, 2005 03:39am | #5

   BG Nice post!