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   GHR | Jan 28, 2004 06:19am | #1

   sliced off the log with the rough edges left on.

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   UncleDunc | Jan 28, 2004 09:05am | #2

   It also implies slicing up the whole log in the same orientation, without ever turning it.

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   VeniciaL | Jan 28, 2004 10:13am | #3

   And keeping the slices in order. The stack of slices, in order, is the flitch.

   I have never heard of the flitch being defined as having uncut edges.

   VL

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   eddiefromAustralia | Jan 28, 2004 10:14am | #4

   Bob (Smalser???),

   A flitch is defined as being anything bigger than 6 x 4", or thereabouts.

   Flitch cut - now I suppose that depends upon the timberyard (US lumber mill).  I take it to mean the cutting of flitches off either side of a central quartersawn section - it could also mean resawn as defined in post 3 equally.

   Cheers,

   eddie

   edit:  As per Venecia, a flitch is a square section as far as I can recall

   Flitch cut veneers are made by holding the (steam-softened) flitch in a jig which travels up and down, and then slices veneer from a single face of the flitch.  It's how you get bookmatched veneer.

   
   

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   Edited 1/28/2004 1:55:45 PM ET by eddie (aust)

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   jimstock1 | Jan 29, 2004 02:33am | #6

   Little clarification to the bookmatching comment...

   bookmatching is when every other piece of veneer is turned over so adjacent pieces (or leaves) are "opened" like the pages of a book- according to the Architectural Woodworking Institute quality standards reference guide.  Sorry to be so anal... I'm an architect what can I say?

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   eddiefromAustralia | Jan 29, 2004 04:29am | #7

   Jim,

   Not anal.

   I'm a cabinetmaker and it's exactly what I'm referring to.

   eddie

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   notDusty | Jan 29, 2004 04:49am | #8

                      eddie ,                From one wood butcher to another ,    I mostly use  plain sliced (p.s.)  veneers.  It is essentially bookmatched . I know what you mean.

                                                         dusty

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   trialnut | Jan 29, 2004 05:55pm | #9

   Eddie

   Are you possibly confusing a flitch with a cant. Many times when logs are flitch sawn the edges are left natural. A cant is a log that has been squared off and is then ready to plain saw or saw for grade. It  remains a cant as it is being sawn untill it is all sawn into boards.The Professional Termite

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   eddiefromAustralia | Jan 29, 2004 10:11pm | #10

   Potentially trialnut,

   Over here, they're called a flitch.

   But as someone said, we're two nations separated by an ocean and a common language.

   Perhaps you're right, and it's language variations in play.

   Cheers,

   eddie

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   trialnut | Jan 31, 2004 03:11am | #11

   Thats one of the things that makes forums like this so much fun. Trying to figure out what was really said or what they mean. It's suprising how the terminology changes from one area to another, let alone crossing the pond. <g>

   Have a good day and a better tomarrow.

   RichThe Professional Termite

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   PlaneWood | Feb 01, 2004 09:48pm | #12

   Ok, you pros -

   Here in the central USA I have never seen a hardwood plywood supplier that carried anything but 3 types of slices for the plywood veneer.

   1) rotary sliced - peeled log is rotated against the knife. (wild grain)

   2) plain sliced - knife slices the veneer from one edge of the log cant. (straight grain)

   3) quarter sliced - Log cant is first quarted then the veneer is alternately sliced from each edge of a quarter.  (straight grain with rays)

   Are there other types sold or can be specially ordered?  If so, what is the common nomenclature for them and how does the appearance vary?

   PlaneWood by Mike_in_Katy (maker of fine sawdust!)PlaneWood

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   eddiefromAustralia | Feb 01, 2004 10:25pm | #13

   Mike,

   Here's a good description of veneer cuts.  I use this on an overhead to show senior kids how veneer is cut.

   http://www.phillipsplywood.com/veneer_cuts.htm

   The flat sliced veneer picture is what I know as flitch cut, but perhaps, looking at the descriptions, the 'flitch cut' term may be a misnomer.

   Cheers,

   eddie(who walked out his front door onto the doormat yesterday and was bitten by a snake - recovered fine - don't know about the snake but)

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   PlaneWood | Feb 02, 2004 06:27am | #16

   Thanks Eddie - Wasn't aware of those last two.  Never have seen anything like them in stock though.

   PlaneWood by Mike_in_Katy (maker of fine sawdust!)PlaneWood

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   GHR | Feb 01, 2004 11:48pm | #14

   There are speciality shops that will custom face plywood for you.

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   DaveHeinlein | Feb 02, 2004 05:50am | #15

   There is also rift sawn veneer, generaly in red or white oak.

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   forestgirl | Jan 28, 2004 08:36pm | #5

   Just had to go to the dictionary for this one, LOL!  Here ya go:

   1 : a side of cured meat; especially : a side of bacon
   2 a : a longitudinal section of a log b : a bundle of sheets of veneer laid together in sequence

   I've usually seen it used per 2a -- as in my greatly treasured walnut flitches (hands off, Sarge!).  "Log" implies bark included.  Looks like the "sequence" part comes in with veneer.

   forestgirl Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>)  you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)