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Follow the fibres. Wood is a structured material. Its properties differ

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along the grain and across it.

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Moisture matters. As wood dries or absorbs moisture, movement across the

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grain is generally much greater than along it.

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Leave room to move. A wide solid-wood panel may need joinery

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that allows seasonal movement. Gluing it rigidly across its width can

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cause problems.

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Look before you cut. Mark the grain on your plan and

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test a scrap. Species, cut and moisture conditions affect the result.