Wood Door Veneer Cuts

Plain Slicing veneer cut diagram

Plain Slicing

By slicing parallel to the center of the log, a raised “cathedral effect” is formed by the innermost growth rings

Quarter Slicing veneer cut diagram

Quarter Slicing

The slicing is made perpendicular to the annual growth rings of the tree. This creates a straight grain appearance

Rift Cut veneer cut diagram

Rift Cut

The log is centered on a lathe and turned against a broad cutting knife set into the log at a slight angle.

Rotary Cut veneer cut diagram

Rotary Cut

The log is centered on a lathe and turned against a broad cutting knife set into the log at a slight angle.

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