Have you ever wondered what the difference is between plain sawn cut lumber, quarter sawn cut lumber and rift sawn cut lumber? how the differents cuts of wood lumber look like when they are laready cut? Floors in california have explanation and information that will hopefully clear things about wood cuts and maybe help you decide on materials for your next project. First off, what is the difference between plain sawn , quartered lumber nad rift sawn? The difference is the way they are sawed from the log. This difference caused by sawing technique will affect the lumber's appearance, properties, and final use.

Is 3 differents wood cuts that we going to explain

Plain sawn Cut

Plain sawn (or flat-sawn) lumber has the growth rings of the tree parallel to the board's broad face. Plain sawn wood highlights the grain, loops and growth swirls of the wood.

Quarter sawn Cut.

Quarter sawn has the growth rings of the tree approximately perpendicular to the board's surface. Quarter sawn wood has the straightest grain, and is used for our premium floors to add a sleek, streamlined look to any room.

Rift sawn Cut.
Rift Sawn lumber is cut at a 30-degree or greater angle to the growth rings. This produces narrow boards with accentuated vertical or "straight" grain patterns.