Wood which has a grain that runs parallel to the length of the board. (It is sometimes called “vertical grainâ€.) In oak the boards have ray-like markings running diagonally across them.
Lumber in which the annual growth rings form an angle of 450 to 900 with the surface of the piece. In quartersawn strips the medullary rays or pith rays in ring porous woods are exposed as flecks which are reflective and produce a distinctive grain pattern. May include rift sawn.
A log that is cut into four pie-like sections. Sections are then sawn perpendicular to the growth rings. This results in vertical grain which is more stable and beautiful than plain sawn wood flooring. In some species like oak, medullary rays are clearly visible.
Lumber that has been sawn so the growth rings run between 45 and 90 degrees relative to the board's face.
The annual growth rings of wood form an angle of 45 degrees to 90 degrees with the surface of the piece. In quartersawn strips, the medullary rays or pith rays in ring porous woods are exposed as flecks that are reflective and produce a distinctive grain pattern.
(vertical grain, edge grain) Pieces in which the growth rings from an angle of 45 degrees or more to the wood surface. Ideally, close to 90 degrees.
Wood sawn from a hardwood log in such a manner so the growth rings form an angle from 45° to 90° with the surface of the board.
A wood cutting technique that exposes the most grain and produces the richest figuring.