Wood cuts

Question 1

The designer is specifying a veneer cut of oak for use at the architectural woodwork located behind the main reception feature wall at a high-end boutique hotel.
The desired look has a minimal grain pattern. Which method of cutting should be specified?

Answer 1

Rift Sliced

Question 2

Rift Sliced

Answer 2

is accomplished by quartering a log and cutting it at 15-degree angle to the growth rings. Like quarter slicing, it results in a straight-grained pattern and is commonly used with oak to eliminate the appearance of markings perpendicular to the direction of the grain.

Question 3

Rotary Sliced

Answer 3

types of solid stock lumber cutting, not a veneer

Question 4

Plain Sawn

Answer 4

types of solid stock lumber cutting, not a veneer

Question 5

Rift Sawn

Answer 5

produces a very pronounced grain pattern that is often undesirable for fine-quality wood finishes, although it does produce the most veneer with the least waste.

Question 6

Flat Plain Slicing

Answer 6

cuts along the length of the log parallel to the surface; has variegated wavy figure with grain lines closer together at the sides

Question 7

Quarter Slicing

Answer 7

cuts perpendicular to growth ring; accentuating straight grain.

Question 8

Half-round Slicing

Answer 8

cuts on an arc parallel to the center of the log.

Question 9

Rift cut

Answer 9

Made by slicing oak at a slight angle that minimizes irregularities in the wood.

Question 10

Rotary Cut

Answer 10

Makes a continuous roll of veneer with a variegated wave-like figure on a lathe; used principally for plywood.

Question 11

How can composite wood veneers can be used?

Answer 11

as a “green” alternative to standard wood veneers