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Understanding Distortion In Timber

What are the causes and how can you work around them?

Understanding Distortion In Timber

  Causes of Timber Distortion  One of the primary causes of timber distortion is changes in moisture content. Wood is hygroscopic,...
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Different Cuts of Oak

Quarter Sawn, Rift Sawn & Plain Sawn

Different Cuts of Oak

What is Plain Sawn Oak? Plain or ‘Flat’ or 'Crown' Sawn Oak is the most common option used in most types of Joinery. It is the...
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Understanding moisture in oak

Learn about the relationship between moisture content and movement in oak.

Understanding moisture in oak

What happens when a tree is felled? Upon being felled, the tree’s growth stops, and the trunk begins to lose moisture from its surface. Initially,...
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Movement in Oak

Learn about movement in oak.

Movement in Oak

■ Why does movement occur? Movement occurs when the humidity level in the local environment becomes imbalanced to the moisture level within the timber...
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Why does Seasoned Oak split?

Seasoned Oak splitting - explained

Why does Seasoned Oak split?

Seasoned Oak is timber that has been cut and left to dry for one or more years in a natural environment, with full exposure to the elements. During this time...
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Air Dried or Kiln Dried Oak?

Which should I use?

Air Dried or Kiln Dried Oak?

First of all, let’s take a look at why the drying process is so important and what it involves… ■ The Drying Process Seasoning or...