When trimming the end grain, work from the ends toward the center.

The ends of a board, commonly called end grain, are more porous than the other surfaces.

Center bits do not cut well in the end grain of wood.

I simply fingered the bark and examined the end grain.

It is designed to cut end grain and is typically small enough to be used with one hand.

A block plane is frequently used for paring end grain.

They will also grip better in the end grain of wood.

This binding serves to seal off the end grain of the top and back.

Wooden drawers are often designed so that the front face is complete and the end grain from the side pieces does not show.

The block plane is used to smooth the end grain of a board.