The quality is identical in every way to the full size sheets of walnut burl veneers. Wood veneer news newspapers books scholar jstor december 2012 learn how and. You may already have examples of book matched veneer. Historically, veneers were cut by hand until about the 1820s where machines started to be used to cut the wood uniformly thin.
The veneer has to be flattened again to make the veneer saleable. Veneers of african ebony with inlays of ivory and other exotic materials were commonly used to decorate artifacts the pharaohs planned to take with them into the afterlife beginning with the earliest dynasties fragments of inlaid wood roughly 5,000 years old were found in king semerkhets tomb. Book matching is used with flat cut, quarter, rift or rotary cut veneer. In woodworking, veneer refers to thin slices of wood, usually thinner than 3 mm 18 inch, that typically are glued onto core panels to produce flat panels such as doors, tops and panels for cabinets, floors, and parts of furniture. This was originally done with a crude saw but now is more commonly done with knives, which elimates the sawdust and increases the yield. Information on wood veneer history, appearance and matching. These thin, continuous slices are fairly identical as to grain and figure, and can matched in various ways to create interesting surface patterns. We have engineered veneers and constructional wood veneers. Brookside has been in the exotic veneer business for decades, and were happy to share our knowledge. Vintage pair of burl veneer obelisk with metal elephants, mid20th century italy a charming pair of italian midcentury burl veneer obelisks supported by cast metal elephants, based on the elephant and obelisk sculpture by bernini in rome.
Burls are believed to be caused by disease or damage to the tree during its early years. Youll often find it necessary to join two or more pieces of veneer together to make up a large panel. Sequencematched veneer packs allow you to pair up sheets and create bookmatched veneer panels for the most beautiful, symmetrical grain patterns. Benson opens his book by tracing the history of veneering to egypt, noting.
Amboyna burl is typically a bright orange color with extremely tight burl and some sapwood. We offer a number of different burl species, including white. Suiters library with his record books, round oak table and other artifacts that would have been in a library. Make your own 4way book matched panel with walnut burl veneer. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The fun really kicks in when you start book matching veneer. A large rounded outgrowth on the trunk or branch of a tree. This burl is becoming the workhorse of burls because of its high yield, very adaptable color, easy workability, long term availability, modest cost, and eyepopping burl figure. Wisewood veneer leading wood veneer suppliers for the us.
It is commonly found in the form of a rounded outgrowth on a tree trunk or branch. Benson opens his book by tracing the history of veneering to egypt, noting that examples of veneered pieces dating back to 3500 bc were discovered in the pyramids. Techniques for decorating wood with veneer have been around for a while. Rare photos not appropriate for history books youtube. A walnut cluster is a walnut burl with few or scattered burl eyes.
Walnut burl veneer cutoffs are priced right and ship free in lower 48 states. Flexible real wood veneer sheets available in both 24 and 48 widths. This is part of an ongoing of a series of videos on. These 8foot long sheets have a paper backing that allow the wood to bend, flex, and curve without cracking or breaking. Sauers 878084000793 sequenced matched walnut burl veneer. Aircraft, architectural panels, furniture and musical instruments, as well as both yacht and boat building. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
The source for veneer that i have used is constantine, 2050 eastchester road, bronx, ny 10641 8002238087. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get. Unfinished, ready for stain and finish, veneer provides stability and flexibilty while helping to minimize. With an interesting veneer, a simple project can be turned into a work of art. Dec 08, 2016 next in series on veneering techniques. The most commonly used method of matching veneers where every other leaf of veneer is turned over or opened like the pages of a book. In addition to the remnants shown here, we also stock walnut burl veneer in full sheet sizes of 4 x 8 dont hesitate. Walnut burl veneer shorts deals at walnut burl veneer. The history of using veneers dates back to ancient egypt. These walnut burl veneer sheets may have some veneer tape on the surface of the veneer. Spend this time at home to refresh your home decor style. Often, a tree that has developed burl wood is still quite healthy. A term for veneers which are produced from the burr or burl formation. Bookmatching is a process in which two sheets of veneer are laid in a manner so that one sheet is the mirror image of the opposing sheet.
Wisewood veneer company sells wood veneer, edge banding and cabinet refacing kits for contractors and doityourselfers alike. Gary stevens left, mark lindquist and steve cross right studying book matched cut of log section, beginning to understand the burl in the blakely burl tree wood. Gmbh weve been at home in the veneer trade since 1938, and today we offer a range of services that leave nothing to be desired. We offer many types of wood veneers, from raw wood to exotic and domestic backed sheet veneers of all types and styles. The figured patterns and bold colors found in the grain of burl wood are unlike any other wood design, which makes them highlyprized for showing off fine craftsmanship. Oak burl wood veneer oak burl has a rustic charm that few other burl species can match. Use our pressbond or plastic resin glues when working with any burls, crotches, or other highly figured raw veneers. I find that any holes, gaps, perforations, in a sheet can be filled successfully with a mix of yellow glue and sawdust from the resawing. Allow 50% waste for matching and use poplar crossbanding underlay for stability. The quality is identical in every way to the full size sheets of walnut burl veneers that we sell every day. A burl american english or bur or burr uk english is a tree growth in which the grain has grown in a deformed manner. No sanding is necessary, as these walnut burl veneers have been pre sanded at the factory. The walnut burl veneer cutoffs are remnants from when we trimmed our walnut burl veneer sheets at the factory.
History of veneer wood veneer interior wall panels, doors. History of veneer wood veneer interior wall panels. Due to the national emergency please expect a possible 24 hour delay in shipping, thank you for your patience. There is a common belief that furniture made with veneer is something to. It takes patience and foresight to work with these cuts of wood. In woodworking, veneer refers to thin slices of wood and sometimes bark, usually thinner than 3.
More details johnrichard collection chelsea walnut burl coffee table details handcrafted coffee table. Also known as musk burl fully burly rectangular sheets with straw, sand and slightly willow leaf colors. The history of wood veneering originates in ancient egypt circa 3000 bc and continues into modern day woodworking. At craftveneers based in hampshire uk we source exotic fine wood veneer plus many more exotic cuts of burl wood veneer for marquetry and other woodcraft for the professional and hobbyists alike. Often considered the holy grail of fine woods, maple burls are wartlike growths typically growing on the lower part of the tree. Our wood veneer division offers a huge selection of wood veneers including burlsburrs, curlscrotches and figured wood veneers. Packages will vary in width and length but all veneers in the same pack will be the. Book matched with precision matched splice lines and consistent color, this veneer is excellent for. The walnut burl veneers shown here are paper backed and the overall thickness is about 164 thick. Glossary of common veneer terms formwood industries. Buckle corrugation in the veneer leaf resulting from different drying runs and irregular annual ring development. Amboyna burl wood veneer colors range from golden brown to yellow to red.
Oakwoods italian walnut burl veneer is a more affordable way to achieve a walnut burl look to a project. In march 1966, manfred bohlke goes out on his own to start his business, which is now known as m. Burled veneer also known as vavona burl is sliced from huge, prolific burl growths found on occasional redwoods, producing some of the largest and most uniform burled veneer in the world. Before starting his own veneer mill, he purchased logs for a german company. We have worked with many different burl and crotch woods over the years for a variety of applications. Burls are believed to be caused by disease or damage. The most commonly used term for a bundle of veneer, especially by carpenters. The coarse grain, open pores, and light colors make it a great compliment to walnut, cherry, etimoe, and more. Burl has excavated and written about stone circles from all over britain, and his book is full of facts about the circles but also of excoriations for his predecessors over the centuries who have found the facts. Veneers about 14thick were cut with an adze, a tool similar to an ax with its blade turned perpendicular. Oakwood veneer is the largest instock manufacturer of wood veneer sheets in the united states.
Interlocked, wavy grain, moderately fine to moderately coarse. There are several types of wood veneer, from exotic, highly figured veneers cut from macassar ebony, crotch mahogany, or walnut burl to lowcost veneers used as a backer to balance the nonvisible side of a veneered panel. Maple burl wood veneer often considered the holy grail of fine woods, maple burls are wartlike growths typically growing on the lower part of the tree. Due to the national emergency please expect a possible 24.
John mcfadden mark chooses a section of log to cut for veneer and as the thin flexible sheets peel away from the log we can see that steves nighttime work has been. Acacia wood, wood composite, and figured walnut burl veneer. Packages will vary in width and length but all veneers in the same pack will be the same length and width, and sequence matched. Walnut burl veneer is used to make exceptional furniture, musical instruments, paneling, car and boat interiors, clock cases, accent inlays, architectural millwork, and other decorative items. Below, the four sets of book matched sheets banded together.
I began by purchasing their burl veneer assortment, which consists of 2 square feet of seven different types of veneer, including walnut burl. These attributes are so valued that an entire industry has been built around producing artificial lookalike wood burl veneer. Oak burl has a rustic charm that few other burl species can match. Our veneer is backed by unmatched customer service, knowledgeable technical support, and a professional sales staff with the expertise to guide you to the veneer that will have just the right effect. Edge supply maple 2 x 50 roll, wood veneer edge banding preglued, iron on with hot melt adhesive, flexible wood tape sanded to perfection. Veneer illustrates that consumption is more than just acquiring more stuff. The burl block yielded four sets of book matched veneer sheets, each sheet measuring at least 9inch by 21inch. Wood veneers are a great way to extend your wood projects for a fraction of the cost of solid wood. Wood veneer samples and sample books oakwood veneer. Sauers 878084000793 sequenced matched walnut burl veneer, 8 sq. It is commonly found in the form of a rounded outgrowth on a tree trunk or branch that is filled with small knots from dormant buds. Jan 15, 2018 burl veneer, bookmatching and sunburst veneering is what this videos all about. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the.
Made from tiles of crosshatched engineered oak veneer, a marquetry pattern features trefoilshaped inlays of sapele wood in warm rosewood tones. Make offer figured maple burl wood 9593 luthier guitar top set 23. Wood identification kit, veneer sample pack 50piece. Wood veneersburlscurlsfigured veneersfscengineered. More than 140 species of wood are available, including burl veneers and other. Wood veneer history the ancient origin of wood veneering. When sliced, each block yields 25 x 124 or 25 x 99 sheets of veneer. Veneer usually slices of wood between 116 and 2 in thickness sliced through the cross or vertical section of a flitch any part of the log which is sliced into veneer. Since each sheet can be matched, it can allow you to sequence while achieving the burl look for a. The history of veneer on furniture is a long and honorable tradition, and the. The interior architectural elements are fashionable for the 1880s and include decorative hinges, burl veneer door panels and rectilinear banisters and newel posts with incised decoration. In making veneer faces many of these pairs will be joined together to create the face. Myrtle burl wood veneer sheet 48x96 20 milpaperback wood.
Bundle a group of cut veneer leaves generally containing 24 or 32 consecutive sheets. Jason locy, there is evidence of consumption in all channels of cultureeven the church. The walnut veneer cutoffs are backed with a 20 mil paper backer. First made famous by the art deco masters, this rare jewel from the forest should crown your next woodworking.
The blakely burl tree project storyunderstanding the wood. Were leading wood veneer suppliers for the us and canada, focusing on. More details ladorada burl veneer luxe coaster box set details exclusively at neiman marcus handcrafted coasters with holder. Walnut burl veneer salvaging and reclaiming urban woods. Resawing on bandsaw and construction of arts and crafts. For over 50 years, we have understood our customers needs for topquality, competitively priced wood veneer. Producing veneer entails slicing a thin layer of wood of uniform thickness from a log. From the careful selection of raw materials, to processing with the latest technology, to sophisticated product logistics, we have the knowledge, the experience and the equipment to supply veneers. Large burl on a spruce tree at denali state park, alaska. Through the centuries from ancient egypt, imperial rome, ancient persia, japan, etc, wealthy patrons employed veneer craftsmen. This is a gummed paper tape that can be removed easily with a damp rag.
In fact, many trees with burl wood can go on to live for many more years. The saint by best selling author burl barer a complete history in print, radio, film and television of leslie charteris robin hood of modern crime, simon templar, 19281992 using the writings of author leslie charteris and examining the many incarnations of simon templar, alias the saint, in other media, this is a detailed history. Its becoming hard to find highly figured veneers in large sizes. The rich coloring of the walnut burl and the incredible shimmer they exhibit makes this veneer ideal for furniture and unique pieces of art. Our paperbacked veneer sheets, raw wood veneer packs and edge banding tape provide a wide variety of. Similar to a cancer, this unrestrained and multidirectional growth. Eight square foot packs of genuine wood veneer with exquisite figure ranging in size from 8 to 12 wide by 18 to 22 long. Resawing on bandsaw and construction of arts and crafts sofa. Thuya one of the richest, darkest, and most exotically beautiful burls in the world, roman woodworkers used this precious wood in temples in biblical times. Shop burl bookcases and other burl case pieces and storage cabinets from the worlds best dealers at 1stdibs. The good news is that this method can reveal some amazing results that can only be achieved with veneer.
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