Hasluck, Paul N. (Paul Nooncree), 1854-1931, ed · Philadelphia, D. McKay · leaf 42
as in some kinds of oak. 2G TIMBEK. 27 they present the beautiful figured appear-ance called silver-grain or felt, as illustratedby the longitudinal section (Fig. 126). Toproduce this effect, the timber must besawn in the radial planes of the medullaryrays, or slightly oblique to them. As… … the required nourishment from the earthto the leaves. Fig. 125 shows the crosssection with the annual rings and the Fig. 126.—Log with Central Board cutso as to show the Figure formed bythe Medullary Rays. The Effect ofShrinkage after cutting the Log intoBoards or Quarters. through the centre of…
Carpentry · Joinery
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