Wood Veneer Cutting Methods Consistency and grain pattern vary depending on the type of cut used. Each cut has its own unique appearance but also changes the performance under various common conditions.
There are four different cutting options available: Rotary Cut , Plain Sliced , Quarter Sliced and Rift Cut
Rotary Cut : This cut is achieved by peeling the entire log. This is the only cutting method that can produce full sheets of veneers. Rotary cut will yield veneer with a broad grain pattern and no plain sliced or quartered appearance. This process yields the most veneer per log and is usually less expensive than sliced veneer.
Plain Sliced : This cut of wood is also common and is known by its "slicing" method. The board is cut, turned 90 degrees, then cut again. Plain Sliced veneer is cut along the growth rings, and produces a cathedral grain pattern. It is generally the least expensive slicing method.
Quarter Sliced : This method produces a series of grain patterns that have a straight or striped appearance similar to Rift cut. Planks are cut by dividing the log into quarters, then live sawing the wood. This cut has a higher cost due to the manufacturing process and the lower yield of wood per plank.
Rift Cut : This is done by slicing a quartered log against its growth rings. Rift cut produces a narrow, straight or striped grain pattern without the "flakes" that appear in Quarter Sliced veneers. This is generally used with Oak and Maple. Rift cut method is the most expensive and least common since it is difficult to get these types of planks wider than four inches across.
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