DENDROLOGY

TREE UTILIZATION AND PRODUCTS

TIMBER HARVESTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Advantages of Tangential Sawing include
A
Fast
B
Very durable boards
C
Boards do not split easy
D
Very attractive grain pattern-Flame Figure
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -: to saw (a log) lengthwise by parallel cuts in regular succession compare quartersaw.

Detailed explanation-2: -The majority of boards produced in this way are prone to a large amount of shrinkage and distortion. Tangential – This method of conversion is used for floor joists and beams since it produces the strongest timber.

Detailed explanation-3: -Attractive grain pattern is produced. The boards are more stable and shrink less. The boards wear more evenly( important in flooring)

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