GLOSSARY
| Figure | Figure natural movement in the wood that creates an attractive pattern. |
| Grain | Grain runs along the length of timber end grain across the end can be close grained and dense like maple or open grained and light like mahogany |
| Kiln Dried | Freshly cut timber dried in a kiln to remove the majority of its moisture content. This creates stability and wood is less prone to swelling or reduction. A must in hardwood cabinetry. |
| Quarter sawn + Slab sawn |
The cabinetmakers choice of cut.
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| Ray Figure | Appears mainly in quarter sawn timber. A stripping effect across the grain in Maple and sycamore. Golden flecks in oak. |
| Spalting | Dark lines and swirls. Very decorative.
In woods such as Beech |
