Century Veneers - Natzurawoods 2023

e cutfi1l,l! metJwds The types of cut determine the design pattern on the veneer. The size of the log, the wood species, the grain pattern desired and other factors determine which type of cut will be made to create the veneer. Here are some of the more common methods of cutting logs: (~l.ct3F'trtc.h ~– ~'~;.:.>- ~/-/ . ~·-<;;{l ~.' ~._,:,.-· FLAT/CROWN CUT Often referred to colloquially as a 'flowery pattern', this design is obtained by slicing the block parallel to the centre of the log. This results in a raised cathedral or flower effect by the innermost growth rings. QUARTER CUT To obtain this design, a log is first cut into four quarter blocks. Then each block is sliced perpendicular to the annual growth rings of the tree. This results in a straight grain appearance on the veneer. ROTARY CUT For this method of cutting, the log is centered on a lathe and turned against a broad cutting knife set into the log at a slight angle so that a continuous cut is made around the log. This results in a wild, varied design. RIFT CUT This method is generally used with Red Oak and White Oak to minimize the appearance of flakes in the final design. This is derived by slicing the block at a slight angle by cutting slightly against the modular rays. This also results in a straight line design. Flat Cut Red Oak Quarter Cut Red Oak Rotary Cut Red Oak Rift Cut Red Oak grou pil\,l! veiwers Veneers are grouped to resemble the grain pattern to give a uniform look and colour. A series of veneers is considered to be part of a group if their grains or appearance is similar. The size of the group depends upon the girth of the log-higher the girth, higher are the chances of a bigger group. Normally for slicing veneers, a log is divided into two to four blocks depending on the girth of the log. Each block is converted into beams. Not only do veneers produced from different beams of the same log have different grain patterns, but the grain pattern of different sections of the same beam also varies. Hence, it is broken down into groups that resemble similar design and colour. 10 Leaves Joint 8 Leaves Joint 4 Leaves Joint 6 Leaves Joint