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The beauty of
veneer is in the natural variations of texture, grain. figure,
color and the way it is assembled on a door face. Faces will
have the natural variations of grain inherent in the species and
cut.
Veneer
Cuts
The way in which a log is cut in relation to the annual
rings, determines he appearance of veneer.
See WDMA I.S. 1-A
Sections G-6, G-7, G-8, G-9, G-10. |
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PLAIN
SLICED (Flat Cut)
Slicing is done parallel to a line through the center of the
log. Cathedral and straight patterns result. |
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QUARTER
SLICING
(Honduras, African & Philippine Mahogany}
A narrow striped pattern is produced. These vary in width from
species to species. Slicing is done at a 90 degree angle to
growth rings. |
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Half
Round Slicing
This combination of rotary and plain slicing makes a
slice of veneer each revolution.
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Comb
Grain (Rift Cut)
(Red & White Oak)
Limited availability. This is a rift-cut veneer
distinguished by the tightness and straightness of the grain
along the entire length of the veneer. There are occasional
cross bars and flake is minimal
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Rotary
Cut
This cut follows the log's annual growth rings,
providing a general bold random appearance.
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