eli5, what is a knot in a plank of wood (or tree) and why are they so much harder to cut through? 385 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.94K August 30, 2021 0 Comments eli5, what is a knot in a plank of wood (or tree) and why are they so much harder to cut through? In: Earth Science 2 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted August 30, 2021 0 Comments IIRC a knot is the base of a branch or bough splitting off from the tree itself. It’s harder than the surroundong wood because the grain is perpendicular to the grain of the surrounding wood. You are viewing 1 out of 2 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
Latest Answers