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VENEER CUTS
There are two main methods used to cut veneers; rotary cut and slicing. Rotary cutting produces wide sheets (normally
a full face 50" wide) with a wild, variegated grain pattern. Slicing a log produces narrow leaves with a more pronounced,
repeating grain pattern, which makes it more desirable for use in higher quality cabinets, store fixtures, wall panels, and
furniture. In fact, most architectural jobs specify flat-cut or quarter-cut veneers. Certain cuts and figures are only
available in select veneers.
Flat Cut (Plain Slicing)
This cut of veneer is ideally suited for wall panels and furniture because of the grain consistency. Grain consistency
allows for matched sequences of leaves in book- and end-matches.
Half-Round Cut (Slicing)
Half-round slicing is used primarily to accentuate the grain in various woods, such as in burls or Bird’s-eye Maple, or to
gain a wider width on a cathedral on small dimension log.
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