I'm sure you have all been here, but I couldn't find a thread.

I'm getting ready to make a Cherry frame from a (1x8x8) board that will only be about 40% used. I can rip its full length or chop it in half and then just rip the half I'll use.

My Question: Which is a better scrap, a 1x4x8 or a 1x8x4? I'm leaning toward the long thin scrap since I could always edge glue but can't end glue. Thoughts/Experience?