Oct 1, 2017 stone that is book matched to create a flowing pattern on a large scale. Walnut burl sequenced matched 4way veneer pack wood. Running match each panel face is assembled from as many leaves as necessary. This gives a mirrored effect in every adjacent leaf, thus the name book matching. Wood or stone veneer pieces installed with the grain of adjoining pieces aligned at the edges. Bookmatch definition of bookmatch by merriamwebster. A technique for matching wood veneer veneer book matching is the most frequently used method for matching wood veneer. On these pieces we not only book matched the close faces, but the tops and ends. Mahogany crotch veneers can add a dramatic appearance to any woodworking project. Continuous pieces of veneer peeled from a log using a rotary process. Book matching custom veneer and production plywood panels. Each veneer sheet is straight with parallel edges and is free of defects allowing for you to easily work with it to create works of wonder. Leaves are book or slip matched on panels and sequenced. Veneer slices are joined in sequence without flipping the pattern.
Wall, ceiling, furniture and cabinet panels wood veneer. Book matching is the most common matching method in which every other flitch of veneer is turned over like the pages of a book. Alternating pieces of veneer are flipped over so they face each other as do the pages within a book. Dc distributings veneer sheets can be matched to your needs. Composed of several pieces of veneer varying in width that are glued together. 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. We can have 4 x 8, 4 x 10, 5 x 8 and 5 x 10 made to suit our customers needs in both vertical and horizontal graining. Veneer veneer veneer nominal minimum grade match assembly width of face components premium aa grade book or balance center plain sliced 5 inches slip quarter sliced 3 inches rotary sliced 5 inches custom a grade book or running, balance, plain sliced 4 inches slip or center balance quarter sliced 3 inches. This type of matching yields maximum continuity of grain. 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. See more ideas about stone, marble wall and design. Veneer matching should not be confused with panel matching which refers to the relationship between several panels in a sequence, as in a large auditorium. The veneer may reflect light, accept stain differently and may yield a noticeable color variation. Rr834 preventing catastrophic events in construction hse.
In book matched veneer, alternating pieces of veneer are placed in such a way that they face each other like the pages in a book. Architectural end matching, where leaves are individually book or slip matched, first endtoend and then sidetoside, alternating end and side. Timber veneer matching, layouts and patterns bord products. Blueprint match architectural grade veneers are matched for continuity of grain and color for various size panels, doors and transoms. Book matching 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. Apr 30, 2020 within a certain panel, leaves can be balance matched or running matched. Hardwood veneer whole piece, book matched, slip matched. Book matched veneer is kraft paper backed wood veneer,which use the thin natural veneers, engineered wood veneers or woven wood veneer as the face veneers,and then laminated with the kraft paper as the back layer. It is usually book matched with the grain running along the 8 dimension.
Asi architectural specializes in wood veneer products of the different veneer cut types. It is the most common type of veneer matching and may be used with plain sliced, quarter sliced or rift sliced veneer. You may already have examples of book matched veneer in your home or office, for instance, on interior doors, cabinets, walls, and furniture. Veneer joints match and create a mirrored image at the joint line, yielding a maximum continuity of grain. Two consecutive leaves of veneer are book matched and the next two are flipped, creating a fourpiece end match also called a book andbutt match. Common veneer stains are sap stains, blue stains, stains produced by chemical action caused by iron in the cutting knife coming into contact with the tannic acid of the wood, chemical reaction between extractives in wood and glue or finish. Every other piece of veneer is turned over so adjacent pieces are opened like adjacent pages in a book. Jason locy, there is evidence of consumption in all channels of cultureeven the church. Book matching is used with flat cut, quarter, rift or rotary cut veneer.
The piece features a lower concave sided square shelf in the same unique book matched veneer as above. Book matched faces can be flat, quarter and rift cut veneers. Glossary of common veneer terms formwood industries. The most commonly used match in the industry is where every other leaf of veneer is turned over, like the pages of a book.
Matched, center an even number of equal width veneer leaves make up a panel face. The veneer joints match and create a mirrored image pattern at the joint line, yielding a maximum continuity of grain. The rich natural patterns and colors of the wood make it very popular and the sequence matched sheets in a 4 way pack allow you to create an intense visual impact. Veneer book matching is the most frequently used method for matching wood veneer. The short story on bookmatched panels wood magazine. The appearance of the panel can be formal or casual, simple or busy based on the matching choice. Veneer illustrates that consumption is more than just acquiring more stuff. It is easy to apply,and the most important is the kerf cutting edges is much more clear.
Book matched is side to side and bank matched is top to bottom see photo. Book match definition is to match the grains of a pair of sheets of veneer or plywood so that one sheet seems to be the mirror image of the other. Thus, there is a veneer joint in the center of the panel. Slicing and jointing techniques for wood veneer decospan.
Bookmatching wood slabs is the practice of matching two or more wood slabs, so that two adjoining surfaces mirror each other. Youll often find it necessary to join two or more pieces of veneer together to make up a large panel. There are several different methods of arranging book and slip matched leaves within a face. Each 8 x 18 x 283 thick sheet is carefully packed into the 4 sheet pack for a total of 4 square feet of walnut burl beauty with the grain converging at the middle of a fourway juncture. The ukcg and i have been delighted to be involved in this project, to. Fis focus, the specifying magazine from fis, focuses on the finishes and interiors sector. This traditional method of matching is achieved by taking successive leaves of veneer and reversing alternate leaves so as. This allows the grain pattern of each flitch to repeat across the face of. The matching technique should be selected based on the desired finish and appearance of the sheet. It can be laid up on a panel face in different sorts of matching. This phenomena is called barber pole and is particularly common in rift red oak and rift white oak. Matched veneer article about matched veneer by the free.
Method of joining veneers in which consecutive veneer sheets are taken from the flitch and placed next to each other without turning them over or. Since it generates the least waste, a running match is cheapest. 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. It enabled complete control in what was an extremely difficult wood to control. Mar 30, 2016 ways to match and joint leaves of real wood veneer. Creating a bookmatched veneer panel part 1 youtube. Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, or visit the webmasters page for free fun content. Book matched veneer is veneer that is sliced and then every other leaf of the veneer is turned over like the pages of a book facing each other. Mar 26, 2019 bookmatching is a process in which two sheets of veneer are laid in a manner so that one sheet is the mirror image of the opposing sheet. End matched end matching consist of opening two matching pieces of veneer end wise rather than edge wise book match. As the name suggests, in book matching each veneer leaf is folded out with its mirror image, like the centre pages of a book. They are widely used for the fabrication of wood door,cabinet and furniture. Fis focus june 2015 by fis finishes and interiors sector.
Wood grain is continuous in length, as well as width. Jun 01, 20 book matched sequentially cut veneers were used throughout the pieces i created for the white house four years ago. Veneer panels wood river veneer produces many types of panels for a variety of applications. 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. End matching creates beautiful patterns and accentuates swirly grains and the irregular characteristics of veneer. If the grain is straight, the joints will not be obvious. Veneer is book matched endtoend as well as sidetoside. Book matching may be used with plain, quarter or rift sliced veneers. Slip match consecutive leaves of veneer are slid or slipped across each other and joined side by side, creating a repeating grain pattern across the panel.
Flitch the section of a log made ready for cutting into veneer. Book matched panels add visual interest and a mark of fine craftsmanship to a project. Appropriate when panel height exceeds the veneer length. Slip matching sequences veneers without turning the flitches, like sliding a deck of cards. Veneer matchin g matching of individual veneer pieces in a door face book match. For more information on other types of veneer matching, be sure to read our adjacent leaves matching and balance matching articles. Wood veneer matching end matching there are three main types of end matching, which are used in combination with book or slip matching. Features a round top with a unique book matched design to the top and edge over a solid wood skirt in a darker stain. The visual effect created is that veneer joints match, creating a symmetrical pattern. 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 as applied to wood, bookmatching is usually done with veneer produced in one of several ways, but can also be done with solid wood. Each strip is laid out side by side without turning over. Book matched veneer is sliced and every other leaf of the veneer is turned over like pages of a book facing each other.
Select veneer to use to create a simple 2way bookmatch on two 14 thick mdf panels. It is distributed twice a year june and november with building magazine to its 11,500 printed. After cutting this section of the log, the sheets are kept together consecutively, as cut, and handled in sequence through process of clipping and drying, so. Shop all northwest timber figured lumber, wood, and domestic exotic hardwoods for furniture and musical instruments.
End match or butt veneers as described for book matched, but the ends of the sheets are also matched. Sep 25, 2009 craftsman trims book matched veneer for the front of three drawers and ensures they match top to bottom as well. Veneer is matched by color but not by grain pattern. Learn the basics of choosing veneer, flattening it, using mirrors to visualize the bookmatch, marking out the cuts and matching the seams perfectly, taping the sheets together and gluing them to the substrate. We can have the sheets book matched, running matched, slip matched, plank matched, center matched, and balance matched. The good news is that this method can reveal some amazing results that can only be achieved with veneer. Learn traditional veneering techniques with this bookmatched panel that is the crowning detail of bob van dykes box project. When book matching, the adjacent leaves of veneer alternate between tight and loose faces. This produces a grain pattern that is matched at the veneer joint. Book matching is the most common technique and is often used with plain, quarter or rift sliced veneers. As applied to wood, bookmatching is usually done with veneer produced in.
The sliced strips of veneer wood are jointed mirrored, two by two. End matching is often used to extend the apparent length of available veneers for high wall panels and long conference tables. Wood grain figures match at the joints creating a pleasing look of continuity and symmetry in a bank of cabinets or drawers. These are sets of sheets manufactured from the same veneer flitch and sequentially numbered. The grain figures always match at the joints creating a pleasing look of continuity and symmetry in a bank of cabinets or drawers. Matching selections may be more obvious in some species than in others depending on the natural grain characteristic of that wood species. Alternate leafs are turned like the pages of a book and the vertical edges are glued to make a face.