The cut of the wood determines at which angle you see the grain. Plain –sawn produces the “flame-shaped” grain most commonly seen in hardwood flooring. Rift-Sawn and Quarter-Sawn are usually more expensive as they have “vertical graining” and are used for fine furniture, or applications where matching grain is a must. Rift-sawn lumber is cut at a 30° angle to the growth rings while quarter-sawn is cut at a 90° angle.
