flat-saw
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of flat-saw
First recorded in 1880–85
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Archaeologists link the Haynie site to Chaco Canyon by noting shared architectural features, like subfloor ventilation systems, tall ceilings and flat-sawed timbers.
From New York Times ● Sep. 4, 2017
Although the kitchen cabinets look expensive, with their flat-sawn, cross-grain walnut faces, they are Ikea cabinets with custom fronts by Semihandmade, a company out of California.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 24, 2022
They are fixed in the ground two or three feet apart, so as to bring their flat-sawn tops upon a uniform level.
From Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2) or Settler and Maori in Northern New Zealand by Hay, William Delisle
This feature is affected to some extent by the manner in which the wood is sawed; thus edge-grain pine flooring is much better than flat-sawn for uniformity of wear.
From The Mechanical Properties of Wood Including a Discussion of the Factors Affecting the Mechanical Properties, and Methods of Timber Testing by Record, Samuel J.
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