Veneer Technique
Quarter cut
The slicing is made perpendicular to the annual growth rings of the tree.
Crown cut
Slicing across at a half of a log, tangential cut
Rotary cut
Continuous cut around the log; various methods
Matching
Slip matching
Veneer leaves are taken from a trimmed bundle and joined in sequence. (asymmetrical pattern).
Book matching
Alternating pieces of veneer from a trimmed bundle are flipped over so they face each other (symmetrical pattern).
Plank matching
Veneers from several bundles are put together at random to stimulate lumber planking.