rift saw

Definitions

1. 1

   A circular saw with toothed arms for cutting logs radially.

   • This size is also used for rift saws, heavy edger saws, and bench saws.
   • The wing or rift saw, it may be said, is of special design having six wings with portions of the saw plate cut away between the wings.
   • We just use a rift saw so we do not have to ask for permission.
2. 2

   To cut a log into boards by first quartering and then cutting radially at an angle of…

   To cut a log into boards by first quartering and then cutting radially at an angle of 30-60 degrees to the grain (as opposed to quartersaw, which involves cutting radially at an angle of 60-90 degrees).

   • Softwood flooring, such as pitch pine, Oregon pine and deal, should be rift sawn if a good finish and even wearing surface are required.
   • Because rift sawing reduces the number of cuts parallel to a log's medullary rays, it reduces the flake effect common to quartered oak.

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