The image below offers a fair representation of the progression of pattern development that happens as a bar of twisted laminate is ground towards the center of the bar. Honestly, I have never seen anything like drawing K. The illustration in drawing J is more representative of what will be found at the exact center of the bar.

As you can see, a significant amount of material must be removed before the "stars" begin to form. In my experience, approximately 1/3 of the material must be ground away before the pattern starts to display the typical crolle form.


Steve Culver
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