Dave Monk Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 I have a portrait to cut that is 18 x 14 which way would you run the grain? Vertical or horizontal. I usually run the grain in the longest direction. What's your take? dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vott1 Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 I usually run grain vertical, unless I'm trying to get a special effect out of the grain (like ocean waves, or a persons hair). What kind of portrait are we talkin'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 I typically run the grain with the long dimension of the piece, although I have done other methods for either art or necessity. What kind of wood are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 I never really thought about it ......just went back and looked at some work and vertical wins ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 I would run with long dimension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted October 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 I'm going to start cutting a family portrait. Stack cut 1/4" oak and birch. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Dave, it all depends upon the way the pattern is glued onto the wood. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 It all depends on subject matter, grain and colour of wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 I like the effect of on an angle myself Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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