common Wood Cuts
Common Cuts
Grain pattern and consistency is determined by the type of veneer cut.
Plain Sliced
Plain Sliced — or Flat Cut — veneers are the result of sawing a log parallel to the center or cut line.
- Leaf widths vary based on log size and location of center cut
- Offers greater consistency and straight grain patterns
- One of the most preferred cuts for architectural doors
Rotary Cut
Rotary Cut veneers are the result of turning a blade in a
continuous roll against a log mounted on a lathe.
- Produces a variety of patterns and wide sheets
- Blade slices through the path of the growth rings
- Grain pattern is naturally inconsistent making the
leaves difficult to match
Quarter Cut
Quarter Cut veneers are the result of slicing flat through
a quartered log.
• Produces a narrow striped pattern
• Blade slices at a right angle against the growth rings
• Tight vertical grain eliminates arches and cathedral patterns found in Plain Sliced veneer
• This cutting method produces a visual characteristic commonly known as flake. The flake may appear rough and is not considered a defect.
Rift Cut
Rift Cut veneers are the result of slicing a quartered log
against the growth rings.
- Only available in oak species
- Reduces the “flake” effect
- Produces a narrow striped pattern similar to Quarter Cut