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5. Running Match |
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Each panel face is assembled form as many veneer leaves as necessary. This often results in a non-symmetrical appearance with some veneer leaves of unequal width. Often the most economical method at the expense of aesthetics it is the standard for Custom grade and must be specified for other Grades, Running matches are seldom "sequenced and numbered" for use as adjacent panels. Horizontal grain "match" or sequence cannot be expected. |
| 6. Balance Match |
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Each panel face is assembled from veneer leaves of uniform width before edge trimming. Panel is may contain an even or odd number of leaves, and distribution may change from panel to panel within a sequenced set. While this method is the standard for Premium Grade, it must be specified for other Grades, and it is the most common assembly method at moderate cost. |
| 7. Balance and Center Match |
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Each panel face is assembled of an even number from veneer leaves of uniform width before edge trimming. Thus, there is a veneer joint in the center of the panel, producing horizontal symmetry. A small amount of figure is lost in the process. Considered by some to be the most pleasing assembly at a modest increase in cost over Balance Match. |
| 8. Special Matches |
| There are regional variations in the "names" of the following veneer leaf matching techniques. It is strongly recommended the design professional use both names and drawings to define the effect desired. |
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| Cut and Grain Pattern |
| There are five principles cutting methods used to produce different visual effects from the wood species. Logs of the same species cut by the different methods which will produce veneers with different looks. |
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ROTARY CUT |
FLAT SLICED |
QUARTER SLICED |
RIFT CUT |
HALF-ROUND SLICED |
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