The various timbers we use are accurately selected when
standing to make sure we get the most suitable wood for
slicing. This means compact and straight grain without
imperfections serious enough to affect machining or cause
structural flaws in the veneer.
The trees are felled at a carefully chosen time of year and
during transport and storing before processing we look after
the timber carefully and treat it appropriately to keep it in
prime condition. Machining starts with bark removal and
squaring up(for slicing) or shaping of the log (for peeling).
Slicing is performed by a sliding blade that traverses the duly
restrained log; peeling involves cutting a continous thin sheet
fromthe log as it rotates against a fixed blade.
This process provides sheets between 0,2 and 3mm thick
which are then bound together in bundles.
A certain number of bundles form a “flitch” and a certain
number of flitches forma “log”.
The dimensions and structure (quarter cut or flat cut) of the
sheets depend on the type of wood, the original characteristics
of the t re e and the cut t ing sys tem adopted.
Each log will therefore contain various sheet lengths and
widths.
The veneer is considered of higher quality if it is made from
woods with unique features such burls, pommeles, figures, and
so forth.
Quality is also determined by factors such as availability,
structure, and dimensions.
After cutting the veneers are marketed in their original form. The
carefully elected veneers, after trimming and splicing to the required
dimensions, are glued to a support by the user (Plywood, Particle board,
MDF, etc)., And sanded and arnished to create beautiful components
for furniture and wall coverings. The various types of wood we use are
sourced in all continents exclusively from areas governed by controlled
cutting and replanting programmes.
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