Could someone please teach me about why we rive wood like this? I know that it's done for certain furniture, but not why.
1. For example, what is the advantage in riving wood for the legs of a table or desk?
2. Likewise, if it's a really good thing to do, why don't more of us do it - maybe because it wastes more wood.
I'm just ignorant on riving and would like to learn a little without having to go read a green-wood woodworking book.
Thanks everyone!
Fred
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