This is often easier than might be expected. The grandstand at Lodge Park on the Sherborne Estate near Cheltenham, UK, was re-floored a few years ago with sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa), often referred to as "poor man's oak". To minimise waste, the planks were not cut to an even width. Instead, each plank followed the growth of the original tree, which tapered from ground level upwards. The tapering boards were then laid in alternating directions.
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