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Plain Slicing

Plain Sliced or Flat Sliced veneers are made by sawing the log parallel to the center or cut line. The grain pattern produced is commonly referred to as “cathedral” or “flame” shaped. Leaf widths vary by the distance from the center and are typically wider than quartered or rift cut veneers.

Rift Slicing

Rift Slicing is achieved by slicing the quartered log at an angle to the growth rings. The process involves placing the quartered log in a lathe and adjusting the knife angle to obtain a straight grain pattern.

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