What is quartersawn white oak?
Most Arts and Crafts purists look for quartersawn white oak in their furnishings. Quarter sawing is a method of sawing a log into quarters lengthways to obtain strong, distinctive grain patterns. Cut from a log which has been quartered lengthwise and at an angle of at least 45 degrees to lessen warping and shrinking, quartersawn timber takes more time and energy to produce. Quartersawn Plain Sawn This milling technique, while less efficient, results in a more stable board and brings out the natural beauty of the medullary rays (or “ribbon and ray” look) of the wood. Bungalow Bobs Pet Designs uses quartersawn white oak for the characteristic bands of color, unique markings, stability, and strength.
