Book & Turn Matching

Slip & Turn Matching

Quarter Matching

Random Matching

Controlled Random Matching

Mismatching

As book matching, but alternate leaves are turned so the grain is in the opposite direction

As slip matching, but alternate leaves are turned so the grain is in the opposite direction.

Four veneer strips are book matched from side to side and top to bottom. Used for creating larger veneer panels.

Mixes veneers not necessarily from the same log, with some turned to create a random effect on the grain pattern. Expect shades to vary between the strips and grains to flow in different directions.

As random matching, but carefully selected so different shades and grain direction are more harmonised.

A planking effect is deliberately created by using veneers from different logs. More consistent in colour and grain flow than random matching.

There are various cutting methods that result in different appearances

Crown Cut

The log is first cut in half then sliced straight across the growth rings

Characteristic elliptical rings known as cathedrals are present in the centre with straighter grain at each edge

Quarter Cut

The log is first quarter cut then each flitch is straight sliced at right angles to the growth rings.

A straight, uniform and linear grain is produced

Rift Cut

The log is quarter cut then lathe mounted. Curved slices are peeled slightly across the rings. This accentuates the vertical grain.

Popular in Oak veneer as this enhances the medullary rays.

Book Matched Veneer

Slip Matched Veneer

Veneers are opened like a book and joined

producing a symmetrical mirrored effect

Consecutive veneers are joined

without turning over the leaves

creating a repeating pattern