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Why Do Carpenters Saw Wood With The Grain And Not Against The Grain?
What Does “Saw Against The Grain” Expression Mean?
asked by ngureco 4 months ago
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sarovai says
Along the grains allows you to cut fast and it will not leaveout the fibre. As such the tree growing side if you cut the pattern what you are going to get is excellent.
Main thing cutting along the grains, the blade will not get blunt so easily.
gsaughey says
There are two ways to cut wood - with and against the grain. The basic answer to you question is:
Ripping is the method used to cut with the grain. The reason to cut along the grain is usually to cut a piece of wood to the approximate width.
Crosscutting is the method used to cut across the grain. The reason to cut across the grain is to cut a piece of wood to the approximate length.
I hope that helps.
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