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The best examples of a ragged edge from a top that was cut in a way that there is alot of runout are on eBay. While a top can show vertical grain from the end and look like it is radially sawn, it can be in fact out of plane and this is what happens with many sawn tops. There are tops on eBay that are for sale that on the face look okay but when you look at the inner edge of the two halves, you will see a long stringy fringe that is so visible that it is obvious.

I am not talking about the typical rough splintery edges and fur on the face of a cut piece of tonewood but rather runout that shows. Once you see the edge you will recognize it. It is not just one seller but I dont want to mention names.