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Timber veneer is real timber, sliced very finely. It is not made from man made fibre therefore is a renewable and sustainable resource. It has been used since the time of the pyramids, and the timeless beauty of antique furniture attests to the lasting quality of veneering art. Its surface coverage is approximately forty times more than 25mm timber and consequently is the most economical way of utilizing precious wood. Decorative Veneer is produced by slicing or peeling selected logs to an approximate thickness of .6mm. Rotary cut veneers are generaly used in plywood manufacturing and give the species a very broad/planed appearance. There are two methods of slicing Decorative Veneers, the difference being the way the flitch is placed in the slicer. Quarter Cut - The timber is sliced at right angles to the growth rings and the result is a straight line pattern. Crown Cut - The timber is sliced parallel to the growth rings. The result is a crown or “cathedral” figure, usually with a straight grain pattern on either side of the feature. |
Quarter Cut |
Quarter Cut |
Crown Cut |
Crown Cut |
What is Veneer? |
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Quarter Cut
Crown Cut
Figured
Curley
Burl |
Examples of popular veneer grain patterns |
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Flame
Birdseye
Quilted
Crotch
Pommele |
Example of Quarter Cut and Crown Cut veneer from the same species of timber |
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Methods of joining veneer leaves to make layons |
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Original leaf
Book Match
Slip
Match |
Book matched leaves are alternately folded out, as if opening the centre of
a book, so that one veneer leaf is a mirror image of the next. |
Slip matched veneers are simply laid side by side so that the figure pattern is repeated. |
Individual leaves are random matched for effect. Knotty veneers are often laid in
this way. This is done to disperse characteristics such as clusters of knots more
evenly across the sheet. |
Reconstructed, Dyed and Reconstituted veneers |
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Decorative veneer panels |
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Definitions for specifying the finish on decorative veneer panels |
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Quarter Cut |
Crown Cut |
Reconstructed veneers are made from natural veneers sliced from plantation and managed
forest timbers, which are dyed and then re-glued in block moulds to form grain-patterns. The blocks are then re-sliced to produce a unique, innovative and consistent range of veneers. Click here to see our range of Reconstructed veneers Dyed or toned veneers are made from natural timber veneers sourced from plantation and managed forest timbers. The veneer is dyed and provides color to the natural grain. Reconstituted veneers are made from different species of natural timber veneers sourced from managed forests. The veneers are re-glued into block moulds to form grain and pattern. The blocks are then re-sliced into veneer, resulting in a consistent grain of that species. |
Once sliced and dried, veneer leaves are trimmed or parallel clipped using a guillotine
and then joined into a useable sheet size called layon. Layons are bonded in a hot press to a plantation–grown substrate of MDF, particleboard, plywood or solid core blackboard. Decorative veneered panels can be edged with rolls or strips of 0.5mm, 1.0mm or 2.0mm veneer edging. The layons can be made up into 1.5 ply for curved panels or L.V.E. (laminated veneer edge) for edging and capping. |
Good Two Sides (G2S) Selected grade of veneer on both sides of sheet/panel material. Best used on quality doors, panels and shelving where seen both sides. Down Grade Back (DGB) Selected grade of veneer on 1 face with a lower grade veneer of same species to back of sheet/panel material. Best used general doors, drawer fronts, panels and shelving which are seen but not so noticeable. Where reconstructed, dyed and reconstituted veneers are used no down grade of same is available. Often neutral species ie; "Tas Oak" or others are used. Any Back or Back At Manufacturers Option (BAMO) Any veneer can be used to balance sheet/panel material. Best used where back is unseen ie; wall paneling, ceiling panels, end and front panels etc. Laminate Back (LB) Select grade of veneer on one face with 0.8mm Phenolic Grade Laminate to the back. |
This is similar to a slip match, except that each alternate sheet is reversed end
for end. Normally used with crown cut veneers. |
Reverse Slip Match
Mismatch
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Randon Match |
Quarter Cut
Crown Cut |
There are a number of veneer matching techniques providing an excellent range of
visual effects. Obviously the degree of figure (grain, color and natural characteristics)
in the timber species chosen, the method of veneer production, together
with the desired effect, determine the best matching method for your project. NB - The illustration below shows a "white line" between the sheets of veneer to show the matching patterns more clearly. These lines are solely for demonstration purposes and would not be visible in practice. |
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Wood veneer matching methods and visual effects |
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Vertical Butt and Horizontal Book Match |
Where the height of a flitch does not permit its fabrication
into the desired height of a panel, it can be matched with vertical butts
and horizontal book leaf joints. |
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original veneer leaf |
original veneer leaf |
