in the past i just let it rip because for a bunny hutch or chicken coop it did not matter
but i really never thought about it
to rip a four by four in half what is the better cut to make
blade parallel to the grain
or
blade perpendicular to grain
Just buy a 2x4 instead of wasting a perfectly good 4x4.
Well you can do that if the end result can be less than half of a 4x4.
A 4x4 is 3.5" x 3.5" A 2x4 is 1.5" x 3.5"
I used to cut a slot about 1.5" deep on both sides of the piece and use a recip saw to take out the center.
replying to Electric Comet, Iggy wrote: Provide a picture if you can. 4x4's are typically from the center of the tree, so you pick a grain most matching your blade and go with it or parallel. It's easiest and kindest to your blade. This, will also give you 2 sticks that are vertically stronger, more stable and fairly equal to each other. Closely match a split log and you'll be structurally optimized.
HomeOwnersHub website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.