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Old 07-19-2011, 10:50 PM
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Default Re: Direction of the cut
Although you can carve against the grain with some success, the cut will be jagged and have a ripped appearance. In order to get a nice, clean cut, always carve with the grain.
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Old 07-20-2011, 01:24 PM
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Default Re: Direction of the cut
Besides the top quality of Brandant's wood grain article, consider wood grain to be like the hair/fur on a dog's back.
First, it varies from one breed to another (one tree species' wood to another).
Second, you have varying degrees of success running your fingers through the dog's fur in various directions.
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