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Quarter-sawn white oak wood is known among solid wood furniture makers for its durability, strength, and firm texture. We receive a lot of questions about it. Why is it called quarter-sawn? What type of furniture is it best for? What’s with the quarter-sawn grain pattern? Here are the answers to popular quarter-sawn white oak wood questions in our QSWO Q&A. Medullary rays (also known as tiger marks or pith rays) are caused by plant cells that allow movement… Quarter-Sawn White Oak Wood Q & A