How Tree Trunks Are Cut to Produce Lumber with Different Shapes, Grains, and Uses

At ArchDaily, José Tomás Franco walks us through the cut patterns that are most used to saw wood into different shapes & sizes.

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How do we make rectangular planks of wood out of circular trees? Wouldn't that waste a lot of wood? - Quora

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a) Cross-section of balsa tree trunk. (The axial direction of the tree

Understanding Wood Grain: Patterns, Types, and Uses

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The wood from the trees: The use of timber in construction - ScienceDirect

Understanding Wood Grain Patterns: Types, Examples & Terms

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News Links – 2018 Tree and Neighbor Law For Homeowners and Professionals

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