todd wrote:


Since you're assuming that the round post has the center of the tree as
it's center, I'll assume that the square post is the same. Therefore, the
square post contains all of the material of the round post, plus the
material in the square corners. Unless you can explain how added material
in the corners weakens the post, consider your postulate rebutted.



Because where the grain exits/ enters the post it creates uneven stress.



You could probably make an argument of why the hell are we
talking about this anyway.


Mental masturbation.



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Mark

N.E. Ohio


Never argue with a fool, a bystander can't tell you apart. (S. Clemens,
A.K.A. Mark Twain)

When in doubt hit the throttle. It may not help but it sure ends the
suspense. (Gaz, r.moto)