Hardwood veneer whole piece, book matched, slip matched. Slip matching is another type of matching in wood veneers. Knotty grades are typically plank matched so knots and. Where stone matching is used it is important to be aware of the extra extensive planning involved. The veneer matching is an arrangement of veneers strip of similar or. To me, the image is a clear representation of cassia, the main character, and the way she. The society saved 100 great works in different genres. Book match definition is to match the grains of a pair of sheets of veneer or plywood so that one sheet seems to be the mirror image of the other. Architectural end matching, where leaves are individually book or slip matched, first endtoend and then sidetoside, alternating end and side.
Book matched veneer is sliced and every other leaf of the veneer is turned over like pages of a book facing each other. Pattern matching and bookmatching stone surrey marble. This creates then most regular grain line continuity. The mirrored aspect of the grain in the second two pictures and the barber pole effect in first picture make me think its book matched but i dont have a lot of experience comparing book vs. Slip matching is especially pleasing with rift or quarter sawn lumber, where the grain tends to. Within a certain panel, leaves can be balance matched or running matched. Assembly of spliced veneer on a face the type of assembly match must be specified to obtain a.
There are many techniques that can be employed in stone based projects to fit with design and preference. Mar 23, 2020 seeing double with book matched quartz march 23, 2020. They are then gluestitched together in different matching sequences to form a full sheet of veneer the different matching configurations of which create varied appearances and pricing. However, due to the large medullary rays in oak that are bisected during this slicing process, flake is produced in unlimited size and amount. Bookmatching is the practice of matching two or more wood or stone surfaces, so that two adjoining surfaces mirror each other, giving the impression of an opened book as applied to wood, bookmatching is usually done with veneer produced in one of several ways, but can also be done with solid wood. Helpful hint slip matching eliminates the barber pole effect, but may reduce yield and increase cost. For most projects and veneer selections, random layout is a. This is in contrast to book matching where alternating leaves are turned over. One leaf is spliced end to end with another leaf to create a longer panel or piece of veneer. This match has leaves that are book or slip matched into large assemblies. In reverse slip matching the veneer leaves are slipped out from.
This effect can be minimized through the use of proper finishing techniques. Helpful hint availability of slip matched faces may be. In book matched veneer, alternating pieces of veneer are placed in such a way that they face each other like the pages in a book. A much better way is to book match, as in turning the pages of a book. End matching is often used to extend the apparent length of available veneers for high wall panels and long conference tables. Matched is divergent, matched or hunger games better. Glossary of common veneer terms formwood industries. Successive leaves are taken from the same stock or flitch of veneer and jointed without turning alternate leaves over as in book. The technique is used to beautify a variety of objects such as furniture, violins, guitars. The grain figure repeats, but joints will not show mirrored effect. However, each book was worse than the one before it. For architects and designers specifying flat cut slip match maple veneer, please reference product number dsv8359. One piec back as compared to a book matched one there is no cost difference in one piece or two piece maple at least where i buy from.
At the end of chapter 14, cassia is concerned as to why ky would possess her compact and fail to return it to her. Quarter sliced veneer is specified in most wood species to create a straight grain appearance. Aug 10, 2017 book matched marble with a pronounced grain in brents bath. Flat cut slip match maple wood veneer is one of the many types of maple veneers on the market. I cannot imagine a more perfect cover for this book. The appearance difference between book and slip matched faces can be an acceptable tradeoff inasmuch as it helps reduce the darklight barber pole appearance commonly experienced due to different absorption characteristics in maple and similar species. Each strip is laid out side by side without turning over. Agrade spliced veneer is typically book matched and is used in architectural.
This style is used to extend the apparent length of available veneer. In a dystopia, people have attempted to solve the problems that plague todays society, but it usually ends up in a world that is less. Here are some explanations of the issue and some suggested solutions. Visual effect for most species, yields pleasing, blended appearance and grain continuity. The loose and tight surfaces that alternate in book matched veneers also affect the way it looks when painted, or dyed, and can even affect the way it refracts light. Matched is a dystopian book about a society in the future. My stepson is 12 and he is autistic an adhd and this book i feel was not suitable for him. The book may prompt some discussion about our relationship to technology, and what is lost in the name of progress. Matched was a good book and could be a tweenteen book. Provided is a brief summary of book, slip and plank matching.
Slip matching is a common technique that is often used with quarter and rift cut veneer to provide a clean straight grain look. This striped effect is not considered a defect, but can be minimized by specifying slip match described below. A bank is running a matched book when the maturities of its assets and liabilities are equally distributed. Wood veneer matching balancing wood veneer matching balancing within a certain panel, leaves can be balance matched or running matched. Marlites standard is to provide bookmatched panels for installation in random layout. Leaves are an individual book or slip matched, the first end to end and then side to side. Veneer slices are joined in sequence without flipping the pattern. Its the story of cassia reyes, a 17 year old girl living in a future society, where culture has. Leaves are book or slip matched on panel subassemblies, with sequenced subassemblies end matched, resulting in some modest cost savings on projects where applicable. If a number of panels are manufactured from a specific flitch, the number of veneer leaves per panel face may change as individual leaves are taken from the flitch. Book match is the most common matching type of veneer, with. Leaves are an individual book or slip matched, the first end to end and.
This ones many, many years in the future, right here in what used to be the good ol u. Not every book matched door will have the barber pole effect. An impressive work, matched joins the ranks of classics such as brave new world and 1984. Will there be more books featuring cassia, or set in the world of matched. Slip matching is often used in quarter cut and rift cut veneer to minimize the barber pole effect.
There will be two more books in the matched trilogy. Any opinions on solid vs bookmatched, two piece, top and back on ukuleles. Color and shade issues in bookmatched veneer sawing can create a light side and a dark side on veneer pieces, leading to visual appearance issues in bookmatched veneer layups. The slip match can really give you a different look than book matching. Readers who arent familiar with the specific works mentioned might be interested in checking them out.
The slip match can really give you a different look than bookmatching. Oakwood veneer company can provide special sequence matching services. Wood grain figures match at the joints creating a pleasing look of continuity and symmetry in a bank of cabinets or drawers. Certain species, including alder and knotty pine are prone to have pronounced features which may be concentrated to one section of a panel face if the components were book or slip matched. Traditionally, this involves taking two slabs of the same stone and lining up the edges so it creates a mirror image. Book matching is the process of turning over every other leaf or. If the grain is straight, the joints will not be obvious. Destined to be a classic for teens, matched is also a compelling read for adultsand readers of all ages will eagerly await the impending sequel. Matched, by ally condie, is the first novel in the matched trilogy. Two consecutive leaves of veneer are book matched and the next two are flipped, creating a fourpiece end match also called a bookandbutt match. Oct 21, 2014 ally condie, matched i think matched is absolutely brilliant. Plywood matching when the log is sliced see plywood slicing the flinches are matched for color and grain.
Bookmatching refers to matching two or more slabs of stone, so that the two adjoining surfaces mirror each other, like an opened book. This is usually used with rift sliced or quarter sliced veneers. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away wait, wrong story. This produces a grain pattern that is matched at the veneer joint. The panels are slid and flipped, much like the pages of a book. Just as the choice of stone used has a great bearing on the overall finished appearance and feel of the room, so too can the fitting and masonry methods used. End matching creates beautiful patterns and accentuates. As stone masons are constrained by the limitations of the size of the slabs the cost of a project may be higher depending on the skill and difficulty involved in matching the veins in the stone. The second end match is panel end match, where leaves are book or slip matched on panel subassemblies, with sequenced subassemblies. Book matching is used with flat cut, quarter, rift or rotary cut veneer. Learn more about how the commonly used timber veneer match types such as book matching or slip matching are created. What are the three main problems that occur in the book. Matched, slip adjoining pieces of veneer are placed in sequence without turning over every other piece.
Book matching is the most common technique and is often used with plain, quarter or rift sliced veneers. Burls feature swirling grain around clusters of dormant buds, rings or eyes. This method utilizes components from different logs and employs the practice of flipping some components while swinging others end to end to create a consistently inconsistent look, avoiding concentrating characteristics in some areas. Seeing double with book matched quartz march 23, 2020. Without any use of power tools, watch me book matching this premium piece of walnut using just a kerfing plane and a frame.
Bookmatch definition of bookmatch by merriamwebster. It is the most common type of veneer matching and may be used with plain sliced, quarter sliced or rift sliced veneer. Then the assemblies are broken into subassemblies and stacked in an end match. Due to the way that the panels are matched, the grain will not align at the ends. The veneer may reflect light, accept stain differently and may yield a noticeable color variation. In the example shown, the grain pattern is quite distinct and as a consequence, the slip matched veneers look very odd. Meaning that panels will have bookmatched faces, but are not shipped to the jobsite for installation in a particular order.
When book matching, the adjacent leaves of veneer alternate between tight and loose faces. Alternating pieces of veneer are flipped over so they face each other as do the pages within a book. It can also be more pronounced when darker stains are used. Reverse slip matching in reverse slip matching the veneer leaves are slipped out from under each other and every other veneer leaf is flipped end to end.
Cassias feelings of security disintegrate after her grandfather hands her a slip of paper just before his scheduled death at age 80. End match two consecutive leaves of veneer are book matched and the next two are flipped, creating a fourpiece end match also called a bookandbutt match. Book matching may be used with plain, quarter or rift sliced veneers. The natural patterning of stones such as marble, granite, and quartzite opens up creative opportunities in designing your home decor including book matching. For most projects and veneer selections, random layout is a good choice. A random selection of individual pieces of veneer from one or. Veneers are matched by color or similarity, not necessarily by grain characteristics. Book matched veneer sliced veneer has a tight and a loose face. Since it generates the least waste, a running match is cheapest. The end result is a staggered appearance at the splice line and across the entire face. There are several different methods of arranging book and slip matched leaves within a face.
They are then gluestitched together in different matching sequences to form a full sheet of veneer the different matching configurations of which create. This is an example of verbal irony because ky is responsible for the rift in xander and. The illustration shows bookmatched, center balance matched faces. Contact us for more information or wood veneer installation tips and. Different matches are possible, depending on the orientation of the veneers. In such cases, plank matching is a more reasonable splicing choice. Book matched is side to side and bank matched is top to bottom see photo.
Architectural end matching, where leaves are individually book or slip matched. Although, i think that it should be more of a girls book and i disagree with an autistic kid reading it. I have to say i read the entire matched series after reading hunger games. The novel is a dystopian young adult novel about a tightlycontrolled society in which young people are matched with their life partners at the age of 17. Running match each panel face is assembled from as many leaves as necessary. This balances the character of the veneer in the panel face. Timber veneer matching, layouts and patterns bord products. The first book in a young adult dystopian trilogy published by dutton books.
This match has leaves that are book or slip matched, first endtoend, and then sidetoside. Mar 06, 20 where book matching is used, the backs of the stone slabs will need to be polished and matched so the result seems flawless. Book matching can create color variation and caution must be taken as flipping every other leaf can produce alternating tight and loose faces that reflect light and accept stain differently often producing a barber pole effect. I loved hg and was trying to find another series to fall in love with. The main character is seventeenyearold cassia reyes, who is matched with her best friend, xander carrow.
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