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Magnified wood grain. When viewed through a microscope, the grain of wood becomes clearly visible. Think of it as miniature soda straws.
A better understanding of what causes grain raising will help you manage it.
Grain raising, including its causes and how to handle it, is not well understood by woodworkers.
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