Marquetry, Parquetry, Instarsia and Special Veneer Matches Part B Flashcards
Most Common type of veneer match
Book match
How do you create a book match
Pattern Created in symmetrical
Two leaves side by side are a mirror reflection of each other
What is a slip match
Every leaf is placed face up, side by side.
There is no symmetry in this pattern.
Simply it is a repeating pattern.
Centre Balance Match?
All leaves are the same width with an even number of leaves so the joint is in the center of the panel.
Considered to be the most pleasing
How would you make an invisible joint in an end matched joint
Finger joint it.
Some cabinetmakers use the term Butt Match interchangeably with what?
End match
Four way match (Quarter Matched)
Two Booked matched pairs End Matched
How do you calculate your starburst cut angle
360 / Number of leaves = Angle to Cut
What kind of veneer grain is best suited for a diamond match?
Straight figured veneer or striped veneers that have contrasts
Resembles boxes with the grain running parallel to the outside edges
Box match?
Almost identical to a diamond match but the dominant lines in the veneer figure are oriented 45 Deg instead of 30 - 60 Deg
Reverse Box match?
Grain lines run from the center out perpendicular to the edge of the panel
Swing Match?
Similar to slip
every second leaf is flipped end to end
more subtle rhythm then slip matched
What is the teeth set on veneer saw?
The teeth have no set
