Tangential Sawing (Junior Cert Wood Technology): Flashcards
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What is tangential sawing?
What is tangential sawing?
Cutting wood parallel to growth rings
How does tangential sawing cut logs?
How does tangential sawing cut logs?
Slices along growth rings
Visual result of tangential sawing
Visual result of tangential sawing
Attractive/appealing grain patterns
Main purpose of tangential sawing
Main purpose of tangential sawing
Decoration and aesthetics
Tangential sawing stability issue
Tangential sawing stability issue
Less stable than other methods
Key use of tangential sawing
Key use of tangential sawing
Making furniture and panels look good
Best projects for tangential sawing?
Best projects for tangential sawing?
Projects emphasizing aesthetics
Tangential sawing downside: board width
Tangential sawing downside: board width
Cuts near log edges make narrower boards
Tangential sawing downside: costs
Tangential sawing downside: costs
Needs special setups, increasing project budgets
Tangential sawing downside: waste
Tangential sawing downside: waste
Irregular cuts lead to more leftover waste
Projects tangential sawing not best for
Projects tangential sawing not best for
Projects needing efficient use of materials