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Glossary
Veneer Cutting Methods
Plain (Flat) Sliced
The half log, or flitch , is mounted with the heart side flat against the
flitch table of the slicer and the slicing is done parallel to a line through
the center of the log. This produces a distinct figure.
Half-Round Sliced
A variation of rotary cutting. Segments or flitches of the log are mounted
off center on the lathe. This results in a cut slightly across the annular
growth rings, and visually shows modified characteristics of both rotary
and plain sliced veneers.
Rift Cut
Rift cut veneer is produced in the various species of Oak. Oak has medullary
ray cells which radiate from the center of the log. The rift or comb grain
effect is obtained by cutting at an angle of about 15% off of the quartered
position to avoid the flake figure of the medullary rays.
Quarter Sliced
The quarter log or flitch is mounted on the flitch table so that the growth
rings of the log strike the knife at approximately right angles, producing
a series of stripes, straight in some woods, varied in others.
Rotary Cut
The log is mounted centrally in the lathe and turned against a razor sharp
blade, like unwinding a roll of paper. Since the cut follows the log’s
annular growth rings, a multi-patterned grain marking is produced. Rotary
cut veneer is exceptionally wide.
Types of Veneer Matching
bookmatch |
slipmatch |
centermatch |
balance match |
book & butt match |
herringbone match |
diamond match |
reverse diamond match |
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