Quarter-Sawn Grain
What is 'Quarter-Sawn' wood?
Vertical Grain Structurality
Wood cut at a 90-degree angle to the growth rings. In Oak, this reveals "ray flecks" or "medullary rays"—a shimmering, decorative pattern prized in Craftsman and Mission-style furniture.
A milling method that exposes the wood's medullary rays (fleck), providing unique character and high dimensional stability.