Diagonal grain

Diagonal grain

Lumber in which the annual rings are at an angle with the axis of a piece as a result of sawing at an angle with the bark of the log. A form of cross grain.

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diagonal grain

Construction; Framing

Grain that is other than parallel to the length of a timber. This will greatly reduce the strength of a timber.

diagonal grain

Building materials; Lumber

Lumber in which the annual rings are at an angle with the axis of a piece as a result of sawing at an angle with the bark of the log. A form of cross grain.

diagonal grain

Architecture; General architecture

A defect in lumber, usually the result of careless sawing, in which the wood grain is at an angle to the long dimension.

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Building materials; Lumber

The direction of fibers in lumber or other materials.

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Construction; Carpentry

In reference to wood grain, the size, direction, orientation arrangement, appearance or quality of the fibers in wood.

grain

Agriculture; Agricultural produce

Grain is the seed of cereal crops such as oats, wheat, and corn. A tiny piece of something like grains of sand.

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Building materials; Lumber

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Building materials; Lumber

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