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grain run out #5428 08/05/05 07:26 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 135 Sandpoint, Idaho C Collin Beggs OP Member
OP Collin Beggs Member C Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 135 Sandpoint, Idaho	What is the rule of thumb for grain run out on a timber? Meaning how much can the grain move away from parallel and still be considered good? I have heard that 1 inch every 12 inches is great, and that 2 inches every 12 inches is the limit. Any response is appreciated. -Collin "The lyf so short, the craft so long to lerne." Geoffrey Chaucer (1343-1400)

Re: grain run out #5429 12/05/05 10:45 AM
Joined: Feb 1999 Posts: 78 Jackson,NH,USA M milton Member
milton Member M Joined: Feb 1999 Posts: 78 Jackson,NH,USA	Collin: Just spotted your inquiry. Grain run out is acceptable but is one limiting factor for timber grading. Get a graders book: http://www.wwpa.org If I can help further let me know. Curtis

Re: grain run out #5430 12/06/05 05:38 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 135 Sandpoint, Idaho C Collin Beggs OP Member
OP Collin Beggs Member C Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 135 Sandpoint, Idaho	Thank you for the link and information -Collin "The lyf so short, the craft so long to lerne." Geoffrey Chaucer (1343-1400)

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