| Introduction Timber veneer is produced by two methods. Sliced veneer is produced by slicing selected logs usually at 0.5 mm or 0.6 mm in thickness or secondly by peeling at varying thicknesses. The manner in which veneers are cut is an important factor in producing the various visual effects obtained. Two veneers of the same specie, but with their veneer cut differently, will have entirely different visual characteristics even though their colours may be similar. In veneer manufacture the principle methods of cutting to produce these various grain patterns are Crown, Quarter and Rotary. Other methods exist to highlight certain features in the logs such as Burl/Burr, Birdseye, Pomelle or Quilted. There are a number of veneer matching techniques which provide an excellent range of visual effects. The best veneer matching method for a particular project will depend on the degree of figure, grain, colour and natural characteristics in the timber veneer specie chosen, the method of veneer production and the desired effect.
The most popular matching effects are: Book Match In book matching every other leaf of veneer is turned over just as the leaves of a book, producing a matching joint design or mirror image. Slip Match In slip matching veneer leaves are joined side by side resulting in a repeating of the flitch figure across the layon. Reverse Slip Match This is similar to a slip match except that each alternate veneer leaf is reversed to the opposite end. Normally used with crown cut veneers to balance the crowns so that they do not all appear at one end of the sheet. Random Match Veneers are joined with the intention of creating a casual unmatched effect. Veneers from different logs may be used in the manufacture of set sheets and is done to spread the natural characteristics of the veneer across the sheet. Other special decorative matching effects are available and include Diamond, Reverse Diamond,‘V’ Match, Herringbone and Four- Way Centre and Butt match. Reconstructed man made veneers are also available for laying on MDF, Particleboard, Plywood or Blockboard Solid Core substrates. These reconstituted veneers enhanced with selected designer colouring are processed from plantation grown timbers, allowing flexibility, distinctive style and environmental sensitivity in design.
The following is a list of Australian and Imported timber veneer species either stocked or readily available for laying on MDF, Particleboard, Plywood or Blockboard Solid Core substrates.
Other Australian Species as available on application.
Other Imported Species as available on application.
Other Exotic Species as available on application. |
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