There are two methods used for the conversion of timber; the Through and Through (also called Plain or Crown Sawn) and the Quarter Sawn. The Quarter Sawn is the more expensive method but the more decorative and is less prone to distortion. The Through and Through produces more timber that is tangentially sawn. It is more economical that the Quarter Sawn method and is used solely in the building
. industry. There are other ways for conversion of timber that would be even more economical by using tangential and radial cuts. You can find more information here: http://www.geoffswoodwork.co.uk/conversion.htm
