Discover essential steps for preparing wood and timber specimens for examination, tailored for professionals in forestry, construction, and related fields.
Specimens should be meticulously planned before examination. True transverse, radial, or tangential surfaces can be achieved through precise cutting with a sharp knife.
It is crucial to use a special sharp knife for cutting the transverse section. This step demands utmost precision to ensure the section is as flat as possible. Cutting at an angle may result in a distorted field of view, emphasizing the need for careful execution.
