Final grain is the pattern produced by growth rings in wood, opposite to face grain. End grain is used in cutting boards for strength and unique patterns. It is difficult to produce and color, and can be expensive. Craftsmen use special products to prevent uneven staining.
Final grain is a type of pattern produced by the growth rings in a piece of wood. It is the opposite of face grain, which occurs when carpenters cut a section of wood from the end of a log. If the same log is cut lengthwise down the center, the final grain of the wood will be revealed. To understand the difference between these two models, think of the growth rings as the veins on a tree. The face grain shows the outside of these veins, while the cut end provides a view directly into the center of these veins.
Because of the way most lumber pieces are made, the longer edges of each piece reveal the face grain of the wood. To examine the end grains, one must examine the short end of the lumber. By cutting against the grain and sawing off a section of this short end, the carpenters reveal new patterns.
While end grain is used in many types of applications, it is especially common with wooden cutting boards. The ends of multiple pieces of wood are fused together to create a checkerboard pattern. This not only results in an attractive and unique cutting board surface but also maximizes the strength and durability of the wood.
One of the main advantages of end grain is its unusual and interesting finish. It offers a look unlike any other type of wood grain and can vary greatly by species and color. It also produces the strongest cut in the wood, especially compared to the more delicate face grain cuts.
Due to the difficulty in producing fine-grained wood products, this model tends to be quite expensive. Wood craftsmen are also more difficult to work with and take longer to shape and shape. These patterns are also unpredictable and can be difficult to match or replicate.
Fine-grained patterns pose additional challenges when it comes to coloring. Because this pattern exposes the ends of the growth rings, the wood tends to absorb stains very quickly. This can make the edges of the wood appear darker than the surface and often results in an uneven finish. To prevent this, craftsmen often choose gel or shellac stains, which are less likely to penetrate the growth rings than traditional stains. Others treat the ends of the wood with special products designed to dilute the stain and prevent excessive darkening.
Protect your devices with Threat Protection by NordVPN
