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VENEER FACE CUTS

The way in which a log is cut determines the appearance of a veneer's texture, grain and color. Faces will of course have natural variations in grain inherent in the species and cut, and the following illustrations are simplifications of these variations. For the look that's best for your project, involve Western Oregon Door early in the selection process.

 

 
Rotary Cut
Rotary Cut -Following the log's annual growth rings, this cut provides a generally bold, random appearance.
Plain Sliced Plain Sliced -Sliced parallel to a line through the center of the log, cathedral and straight-grained patterns result. Since individual pieces of veneer are kept in the order they're sliced, a natural grain progression results when assembled.
Quarter Sliced
Quarter Sliced -A series of stripes is the result of this cut, the width of which varies from species to species. A natural distribution of Ray Fleck (flake) is characteristic of this cut in red and white oak.
Rift Cut
Rift Cut -This cut slices slightly across the medullary rays, accentuating the vertical grain and minimizing the "flake." Rift grain is restricted to red and white oak.
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