But before our Sunrise could be builded the ledge had to be shapen into the hewn stone, the green tree to the seasoned lumber, quarter-sawed oak -- quarter-sawed, mind you. ❋ Unknown (1913)
Dining room and living room suggest the quarter-sawed flooring, the former admitting perhaps the stronger border, unless the two rooms are in such direct connection that they require continuous treatment. ❋ Oliver R. [Contributor] Williamson (1907)
Oak flooring comes in narrow, thin strips of plain - or quarter-sawed. ❋ Oliver R. [Contributor] Williamson (1907)
Where quarter-sawed is desired, a cent per foot must be added. ❋ Oliver R. [Contributor] Williamson (1907)
He's one of those quarter-sawed old beef-eaters who stop thinking as soon as they've got their education. ❋ George Fitch (1896)
This table looks best when finished in quarter-sawed oak, although any of the other furniture woods can be used if desired. ❋ Unknown (1891)
This table should be made in quarter-sawed oak and stained very light. ❋ Unknown (1891)
The posts are the only parts made of quarter-sawed oak, the other parts, being covered with leather, can be made of any kind of soft wood. ❋ Unknown (1891)
The mission settee shown in the accompanying picture should be made of quarter-sawed white oak. ❋ Unknown (1891)
It is best made of quarter-sawed oak, as this wood is the easiest to procure and work up and looks well with any finish. ❋ Unknown (1891)
It may be built of plain-sawed red oak, or of quarter-sawed white oak. ❋ Unknown (1891)
When making the hall tree as shown in the accompanying illustration use quarter-sawed oak if possible, as this wood is the most suitable for finishing in the different mission stains. ❋ Unknown (1891)
It is best to make it of quarter-sawed oak as this is the most easily procured wood and also looks the best when finished. ❋ Unknown (1891)
When making the smoking stand shown in the accompanying photograph, use quarter-sawed oak, if possible, as this wood is the most suitable for finishing in the different mission stains. ❋ Unknown (1891)
When making the fern stand shown in the accompanying sketch use quarter-sawed oak if possible, as this wood is the most suitable for finishing in the different mission stains. ❋ Unknown (1891)
Plain-sawed oak looks well, but it is more liable to warp than quarter-sawed and this is quite an element in pieces as wide as the ones here used. ❋ Unknown (1891)
It can be made of any of the furniture woods, but quarter-sawed oak gives the best results. ❋ Unknown (1891)
It can be made of any of the several furniture woods in common use, but quarter-sawed oak will be found to give the most pleasing effect. ❋ Unknown (1891)
Any kind of wood can be used, but quarter-sawed red oak with a mission stain and waxed, gives the best appearance. ❋ Unknown (1891)
