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Brace blanks

Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2024 1:04 pm

by Geocoucou79

Hi all,

Would you guys use this brace blank as it is or cut it to the bottom line to make it perfectly straight grain?

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Re: Brace blanks

Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2024 1:14 pm

by John Parchem

I personally would use it. It is 1/4 sawn. Other like it more quarter sawn.

Re: Brace blanks

Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 12:55 pm

by Herman

Second that. Visually less attractive, but structural no problem.
Herman

Re: Brace blanks

Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 7:03 pm

by Kevin in California

Doesn't show and plenty strong so I third it.....use it