Two logs of the same species, cut in different ways, produce distinctive, individual veneers. The art of veneer pattern matching has been practiced by cabinet and furniture makers for centuries. Glossary of common veneer terms formwood industries. The concept of slicing lumber into thin leaves and rearranging them to accentuate the grain character and. This real wood veneer is made out of walnut burl and is sequenced to match 4 ways. The fun really kicks in when you start book matching veneer. The yellow undertone in blonde maple is different from medium. The slip match can really give you a different look than book matching. Bookmatching is the practice of matching two or more wood or stone surfaces, so that two adjoining surfaces mirror each other, giving the impression of an opened book. Allow edging to cool completely, trim any excess with an edge trimmer. Edge supply maple 34 x 50 roll of plywood edge banding pre. Soft maple varieties are more comparable to birch in hardness and application than hard maple.
Book matched veneer is sliced and every other leaf of the veneer is turned over like pages of a book facing each other. End matching is often used to extend the apparent length of available veneers for high wall panels and long conference tables. Book matching is used with plain sliced and, less often, with other cuts of veneer. Use on a variety of surfaces this roll of iron on edge banding can be stained or painted with a lacquer finish to match your project. Hardwood veneer whole piece, book matched, slip matched. Architectural end matching, where leaves are individually book or slip matched, first end. Each strip is laid out side by side without turning over. Section 4 sheet products 74 architectural woodwork standards 2014 awi awmac wi 2nd edition, october 1, 2014 4 introductory information primary core ma te ri als continued veneer continued veneer core figure. Cut the substrate slightly oversize so you trim the veneer flush when cutting the. As applied to wood, bookmatching is usually done with veneer produced in. The term fiddleback maple came from this industry, as properly matched boards would be used to make the large back panels of guitars and fiddles. Barber pole effect in book match because the tight and loose faces alternate in adjacent pieces of veneer, they may accept stain or reflect light differently, resulting in a noticeable color variation, often called barber pole. Veneer sheets are sold as individual pieces of wood veneer and are listed and priced by the sheet.
Continuous pieces of veneer peeled from a log using a rotary process. Then trim it, quickly and easily with a special tool. The rich coloring of the walnut burl and the incredible shimmer they exhibit makes this veneer ideal for furniture and unique pieces of art. Veneer grading states industries states industries. Veneer is matched by color but not by grain pattern. Glue edge banding wood veneer to hide the raw edge of plywood. It is accomplished by turning every other veneer leaf over, and arranging it such that the grain opens at the spine, similar to the pages in a book. When gluing sheets of veneer next to each other for a large panel, use special. Yields the most veneer per log can produce a limited amount of full sized whole piece faces generally, rotary cut veneer is less expen sive than sliced veneer maple, rotary, book match, balance match, a helpful hint rotary is the only cutting method that is capable of producing whole piece faces. Matching selections may be more obvious in some species than in others depending on the natural grain characteristic of that wood species. If the grain is straight, the joints will not be obvious.
The difference between a custom and premium grade doors is the veneer grade, adopted from hpva panel veneer grading tables, and veneer assembly. For architects and designers specifying flat cut slip match maple veneer, please reference product number dsv8359. This premium edge banding is real wood that is presanded and available in several sizes the 78 preglued edge banding is the easiest to use. Every other leaf or component of veneer from a given log is turned over to produce a mirror image at the splice joint, much like turning the pages of a book, to produce a very aesthetically appealing look across the face. Wisewood veneer company sells wood veneer, edge banding and cabinet refacing kits for contractors and doityourselfers alike. Birch, red oak, maple, ash, poplar, cherry and other species of fancy veneer are supplied throughout the decorative plywood, furniture, cabinetry, door and profilewrap industries. The veneer joints match and create a mirrored image pattern at the joint line, yielding a maximum continuity of grain.
This matching gives an aesthetically pleasing continuity of the wood grain. Automated precision clear top coat and custom stain finishing. When the log is sliced see plywood slicing the flinches are matched for color and grain. Joining two pieces of bookmatched veneer creates a beautiful, nearly. Edge supply brand maple prefinished 16 x 250 roll preglued, veneer edge banding, flexible wood tape, easy application iron on with hot melt adhesive. Edge supply maple 2 x 50 roll of plywood edge banding preglued real. Allowing you to easily apply the stunning and unique beauty of the burl to your wood work. Kimberly mcneelan explain the process for making bookmatched panels for her barstool project. Wood grain is continuous in length, as well as width. Wall, ceiling, furniture and cabinet panels wood veneer.
They are then gluestitched together in different matching sequences to form a full sheet of veneer the different matching configurations of which create varied appearances and pricing. You may already have examples of book matched veneer in your home or office, for instance, on interior doors, cabinets, walls, and furniture. The resulting panels blend together like one larger piece in the final project. Birdseye maple sequenced matched 4way veneer pack rockler. The website listing will tell you exactly how many sheets are available in our realtime inventory so you can order as many as you need. Note, aa grade veneer also requires wider minimums for face components with plain sliced and rotary sliced flitches. Flush doors interior doors wood doors exterior doors. A flush door has one flat plain surface rather than panels. Veneer panels wood river veneer produces many types of panels for a variety of applications. Curly maple bookmatched tops north ridge hardwoods. Wall colors that coordinate with maple furniture are as variegated as the stains that determine its undertone or underlying hue. Edge supply red oak 112 x 25 roll preglued, wood veneer edge banding, iron on with hot melt adhesive, flexible wood tape sanded to perfection. In this episode, i work on the maple burl panels that will adorn the tops of the drawer tiers.
The uncomplicated design really helps the book matched curly maple panels stand out. Book matching is used with flat cut, quarter, rift or. Edge supply maple 34 x 50 roll of plywood edge banding preglued. These backings provide an impervious barrier that prevents adhesive from penetrating to the wood surface and ensures that your finishing materials do not. The rectangular shaped top with outset rounded corners above a conforming case of four 4 graduated drawers with birdseye maple veneered fronts and banded with crosscut mahogany, flanked by reeded columns, resting on turned feet. Trims easily with utility knife or veneer edge trimmer. Ive built a lot of desks over the years, but this one is may favorite. Rock maple timber is the closest match but will not generally have a quilted figure.
While still hot, press veneer down firmly with wood block or roller, if there is a mistake, simply reheat and reapply. However, veneers can be arranged in any number of unique patterns to create. Note that edging, even if the same species as the face veneer, may not necessarily look the same as the face veneer. Grades 3 and 4 permit some open defects, however grade 3 can be obtained with repaired splits, joints, bark pockets, laps and knotholes to achieve a sound surface if specified by the buyer. Maple wood edge banding 78x50 roll, preglued hot melt adhesive.
Our 4waymatched maple veneers are offered in some of the most stunning and exotic grain patterns found in wood. Woodworking with maple part of the beauty of a properly built piece of maple furniture comes from the proper matching of. Use these stain matching tips to replace broken or missing parts, or to make new furniture match existing furniture or trimwork. The appearance of the panel can be formal or casual, simple or busy based on the matching choice. Make your own 4way book matched panel with walnut burl veneer.
Wood veneers are commonly applied vertically across the surface of the door to yield a simple, straight, seamless wood appearance. Book matched is side to side and bank matched is top to bottom see photo. Plywood matching when the log is sliced see plywood slicing the flinches are matched for color and grain. Edge supply maple 2 x 50 roll of plywood edge banding pre. Since one side of each leaf can reflect light or accept stain different than the. Whats the difference between rotarycut and bookmatched. Allow edging to cool completely, trim any excess with an edge trimmer, a razor blade or file, sand smooth and finish as desired. Veneer edging can be made byis available from edgeband manufacturers. Handcrafted ultra highgloss and grainfilled matte finishing. Wisewood veneer leading wood veneer suppliers for the us.
Here are some explanations of the issue and some suggested solutions. Book match is the most common veneer leaf assembly. Usually done with lower grades of veneer, the leaves may be of varying width, colors and grains. Wood grain figures match at the joints creating a pleasing look of continuity and symmetry in a bank of cabinets or drawers. Lets say you want to match a new oak table to an existing baseboard. Richard c on nov 30, 2015 book matched vs slip matched competitors stephen t on nov 9, 2015 wall project. Cedan genuine wood veneers are premium flatcut veneers that have been book matched, tenderized, presanded, and carefully laminated to one of several quality backings under heat and pressure. All the panels were veneered in my shop except the top, which was custom ordered. It can be laid up on a panel face in different sorts of matching.
Made with natural hardwoods, you can match existing wood finishes. Buy now this premium quality, maple ironon wood veneer edging. We understand that some people want to see a picture before purchasing so as time allows we post some of our available tops below. Funk, like a lot of things, veneering seems complicated and difficult until you do it a couple times, then it becomes routine. Superior veneer far exceed industry standard aa grade. Flat cut slip match maple wood veneer is one of the many types of maple veneers on the market.
Edge banding is typically bonded to the sides of plywood and other veneered panels to give the project a solidwood look. Veneer cuts commercial interior wood doors oshkosh door. End match veneer is book matched endtoend as well as sidetoside. Marlite wood veneer is handselected, always harvested responsibly and is offered in four finish options. Other examples of bookmatched veneer include fine instruments, such as guitars and violins, and on interior pieces in highend luxury cars. The consecutive veneer leaves are opened, like a book, creating a mirror image of the previous leaf as theyre spliced together. Because of the extra labor involved, bookmatched veneer plywood may cost more than rotarycut. It comes factory sanded smooth and can be stained and clearcoated to. Soft maple can be used as a substitute for hard maple to save money in situations where low to moderate density is called for, such as profiled moldings, trim, plaques and carved items. Once the veneer is cut, it can be laid up on a panel face in different sorts of matching. Flush doors are a popular choice for your contemporary or modern style home. Matched, book the most commonly used match in the industry. High points furniture industry has been a major player in the states economy for over a hundred years.
Blueprint match architectural grade veneers are matched for continuity of grain and color for various size panels, doors and transoms. You must first determine which colors went into the baseboard. Banding with ironon veneer edging the family handyman. Find a book if you cant find any decent you toobes. Grades 1 and 2 provide sound surfaces with all openings in the veneer repaired except for vertical worm holes not larger than 1. This sequenced flitch of maple veneer on the left contains eight pieces that will cover. To avoid a striped palingfence effect, quartercut may be best specified as slip matched. Edge supply maple 34 x 50 roll of plywood edge banding.
Appropriate when panel height exceeds the veneer length. This produces a grain pattern that is matched at the veneer joint. A technique for matching wood veneer veneer book matching is the most frequently used method for matching wood veneer. Every other piece of veneer is turned over so adjacent pieces are opened like two adjacent pages in a book. Were leading wood veneer suppliers for the us and canada, focusing on domestic and exotic species. Curly maple desk shop made veneer panels guarantees perfect grain match. The international home furnishings market meets here twice a year where manufacturers show off their latest designs and dealers place orders.
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