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Plank
"A" is flat grained, which wears quicker, slivers
more easily, has greater shrinkage, and tends to
cup or warp. 
Plank "B" is vertically grained, which wears evenly,
slivers seldomly, has less shrinkage and tendancy
to warp. |
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Method
"A" produces best quality planks at highest cost
and greatest waste. 
Method "B" produces high quality planks at lower
cost and less waste. 
Method "C" costs less with least waste but produces
only 1/5 high grade planks. 
Method "D" is used to secure large planks and timbers
of high quality. |
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