ripsawing
/ˈrɪpˌsɔɪŋ/
verb
- Cutting wood along the grain (lengthwise) using a saw with large, sharp teeth.
- He spent the afternoon ripsawing the oak planks into long boards for the table.
- The carpenter was ripsawing the log into two halves for the fence posts.
- Ripsawing requires a steady hand and a sharp blade to follow the grain smoothly.
Synonyms
noun
- The act or process of cutting wood lengthwise with a ripsaw.
- After hours of ripsawing, the pile of lumber was ready for the next step.
- The workshop class focused on proper ripsawing techniques for beginners.
- Ripsawing is much faster than crosscutting when you need long, straight pieces.