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GlossaryPine
Veneer Specification
Description
White Pine is a softwood typically stemming from a wide range of species. It has many commercial uses. As a result, there is a great variation in color and natural characteristics based upon where the tree is sourced. Veneer stems mostly from sapwood. The color of Pine sapwood can range from off-white to creamy yellow to light tan. Heartwood colors can range from pale orange to reddish brown. The transition from sapwood to heartwood is visually distinct. Pine when plain sliced will produce straight and cathedral appearing grain patterns. Rotary sliced veneer will exhibit more bold and irregular grain patterns. The grain is moderately diffused. Grain color will be darker than the veneer flitch and can range from pale reddish orange to light brown. Pine is not as dense as Douglas Fir but still exhibits a moderately fine surface texture. The small pores and closed grain provides a uniform platform for paint and stain. Pine will darken to a golden yellow color with exposure to light.
Woodport Grade
Clear. Uniformity Density = 1.0/Square Foot.
Veneer shall be sourced mainly from the sapwood of White Eastern Pine. A wide variation in sapwood flitch color shall be allowed. Pale orange colored heartwood is also acceptable. Grain colors shall be moderately diffused, pale reddish orange to light brown in color. No solid red, dark brown or black grain colors. Grain shall be straight to cathedral patterned. Irregular grain patterns are not desired but, will be allowed in moderation. Must not create visual interest or detract from the overall component finished appearance. Densely patterned circular and irregular patterns are not acceptable. Veneer shall not contain any blue, grey or rust colored stains. Natural characteristics are not desired in this grade. All natural characteristics shall be minimized in size and frequency. No knots greater than 1/8" in diameter allowed. All knots and burls must be sound/tight, (no voids). Knots and burls must blend with the veneer flitch color. Absolutely no reddish brown, dark brown or black colored knots or burls. Natural characteristics with colors matching or darker than the grain color are not acceptable. Knots and burls may not be clustered. No open knots, voids, worm holes, grain ruptures or checks are allowed. Minimal amount of yellow colored sap/pitch allowed, as specified. Resulting finished components shall be free of natural characteristics which create conspicuous visual interest except for natural veneer color and graining.
Not Allowed
- Bark Pockets
- Cracks/Splits/Checks
- Honeycomb
- Doze/Dry Rot
- Fillings
- Knot Holes (voids)
- Open Defects
- Ruptured Grain
- Ruptured Shake
- Worm Holes (voids)
- Worm Tracks (voids)
- Red Color
- Dark Brown Color
- Black Color
- Blue Stain
- Grey Stain
- Rust Stain
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Allowed
Knife / Machining Marks:
Shallow surface imperfections in veneer flitch which may be removed through light surface sanding are allowable.
Blended
Small conspicuous burls, circular displacements and grain swirls are allowable up to a maximum of 1/4" diameter. Must be sound/tight, (no voids). All figures to blend with the natural veneer flitch color. Figures which are reddish brown, dark brown or black in color are not acceptable. No figure to produce a shimmered veneer surface texture. Figuring not highly desired in this grade. Maximum number per finished component size as follows:
| Number Allowable | Panels | Stiles & Rails |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Widths up to 7" | Lengths up to 24" |
| 1 | Widths 8" - 13" | Lengths 25" - 81" |
| 2 | Widths 14" and Up | Lengths 82" and Up |
Knots:
All knots must be sound/tight and closed, (no voids). Knots to blend with the natural veneer flitch color. No reddish brown, dark brown or black colors are acceptable. Minimal number of knots desired. Maximum allowable per grouping as stated below.
Knots, Pin:
Maximum of 1/8" diameter. Pin knots must not appear patterned on finished veneer component.
| Number Allowable | Panels | Stiles & Rails |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Widths up to 7" | Lengths up to 12" |
| 1 | Widths 8" - 13" | Lengths 13" - 45" |
| 2 | Widths 14" - 24" | Lengths 46" - 81" |
| 2 | Widths 25 and Up | Lengths 82" and Up |
Knots, Sound/Tight
| Number Allowable |
|---|
| Not Allowable in this grade. |
Knots, Cluster
| Number Allowable |
|---|
| Not Allowable in this grade. |
Yellow Resin Stains:
Appears as solid yellow colored patch, line or spot. Resin surface must be dry, not tacky. Must be sound/tight and closed, (no voids). Typically oriented with the grain of the veneer. Significantly detracts from the appearance and uniformity desired in this grade. Minimal number of resin stains, streaks and spots desired. Must not be tightly grouped or patterned. Maximum allowable per grouping as stated.
Resin Stain:
Solid patch of yellow colored resin naturally occurring in species. Allowable to a maximum of 1/8" in width and 3/4" in length.
| Number Allowable | Panels | Stiles & Rails |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Widths up to 13" | Lengths up to 24" |
| 1 | Widths 14" and Up | Lengths 25" - 81" |
| 2 | Unlimited | Lengths 82" and Up |
Resin Streaks:
Solid line of yellow color. Allowable up to maximum 1/32" width, (heavy pencil line), and 2" in total length. Shall not be tightly grouped or patterned. Must not be excessive or detract from a overall pleasing to the eye finished component appearance. Minimal number of resin streaks desired. Unlimited number of resin streaks allowed.
| Number Allowable | Panels | Stiles & Rails |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | All Widths | All Lengths |
Resin Spots:
Number of spots will vary per flitch. Spots shall not be greater than 1/16" in diameter. Spots shall not be tightly grouped or patterned. Must not detract from a overall pleasing to the eye finished component appearance. Minimal number of spots desired. Unlimited number of spots allowed.
| Number Allowable | Panels | Stiles & Rails |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | All Widths | All Lengths |
Sugar Stains/Streaks:
Naturally occurring in species. Can appear as either diffused or solid colored line. Must be oriented with grain of veneer. Cross grain stains and streaks are not acceptable. Various widths and lengths. Must not be tightly grouped or patterned. Must not detract from the appearance or uniformity desired in this grade. Maximum allowable per grouping as stated.
Sugar Stain:
Diffused, non-solid dull brown to orange brown color. Allowable to 1/4" in width and 4" in length. May not contain any solid line color. Minimal number of sugar stains desired.
| Number Allowable | Panels | Stiles & Rails |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Widths to 13" | Lengths up to 24" |
| 1 | Widths 14" and Up | Lengths 25" - 81" |
| 2 | N/A | Lengths 82" and Up |
Sugar Streak:
Solid line of dull brown to orange brown color. Widths from 1/32" to 1/16" are acceptable. Must not exceed 3" in length. Streaks must be oriented with the grain pattern. Number of streaks will vary per flitch. Must not be conspicuous or conflict with overall finished component appearance. Minimal number of streaks desired. Unlimited number of streaks allowable.
| Number Allowable | Panels | Stiles & Rails |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | All Widths | All Lengths |
Mineral Stains/Streaks:
Can appear as either diffused or a solid color in appearance. Typically oriented with the grain of the veneer. Significantly detracts from the appearance and uniformity desired in this grade. Minimal number of mineral stains/streaks desired. Must not be tightly grouped or patterned. Maximum allowable per grouping as stated.
Mineral Stain:
Diffused, (non-solid), medium grey, medium or reddish brown color. No dark brown or black color. Up to a maximum 3" width allowed. Width must not appear uniform or banded. Width may taper in appearance. Lengths may range from small to continuous.
| Number Allowable | Panels | Stiles & Rails |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Widths up to 13" | Lengths up to 24" |
| 1 | Widths 14" and Up | Lengths 25" - 81" |
| 2 | N/A | Lengths 82" and Up |
Mineral Streak:
Various length, solid reddish brown colored mineral streaks. Must be sound/tight and closed, (no voids). Number of streaks will vary per flitch. Streaks shall not be greater than 1/32" in width, (heavy pencil line). Lengths can vary from small to continuous. Streaks are typically grouped or patterned within a mineral stain. Must not detract from a overall pleasing to the eye finished component appearance. Minimal number of streaks desired. Unlimited number of streaks allowed.
| Number Allowable | Panels | Stiles & Rails |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | All Widths | All Lengths |
Pitch Spots
Various irregular sized dark reddish brown to black colored spots. Surface of spot must be dry, not tacky. Allowed to a maximum of 1/8" in diameter. Number of spots will vary per flitch. Significantly detracts from the appearance and uniformity desired in this grade. Spots shall not be tightly grouped or patterned. Must not detract from a overall pleasing to the eye finished component appearance. Maximum number of spots as stated.
| Number Allowable | Panels | Stiles & Rails |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Widths to 13" | Lengths up to 24" |
| 1 | Widths 14" and Up | 25" - 81" |
| 2 | N/A | Lengths 82" and Up |
Inclusions
Bark pockets, honeycomb, worm tracks and other inclusions which are no greater than 1/16" in width and 2" in length are allowable. Inclusions must be sound/tight, (no voids). Must not be open or expose core material.
| Number Allowable | Panels | Stiles & Rails |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | All Widths | All Length |
Veneer Splicing
Veneer shall be spliced to provide a pleasing to the eye appearance. Veneer shall be composed of Heartwood flitches selected to best match color and grain pattern. Veneer with Benin vertical figuring shall be book matched spliced. All veneer shall be spliced so as not to create a unnatural or stark contrast of color, grain or figure. Veneer grain shall be oriented vertically with length of component. Flitches shall not be trimmed or spliced through a figure, knot or stain greater than 1/16" in width.
Veneer Flitch Sizing
Minimum Flitch Width Allowed: 5"
Widths up to 7": No splice allowed
Widths 8" - 13": One splice allowed, centered to overall sheet width. Trim final veneer sheet from both sides to provide flitches of nearly equal width, (+/- 1/4"), and balanced finished appearance.
Widths 14" and Up: Minimum 5" flitch width. Not to exceed 5 total flitches per finished veneer sheet. Individual veneer flitches shall be nearly equal in width, (+/- 1/4"), to provide a balanced appearance.
Veneer Glue Line
Glue line shall be continuous, structurally sound with no separation or voids between flitches. Glue line must not be visible after finish sanding. Minimize excess adhesive on surfaces of veneer flitch and finished component.
| Veneer Specifications: | Panel | Stiles & Rails | Flat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade (HPVA): | Veneer Grade A/B | Veneer Grade A/B | Veneer Grade B |
| Thickness: | 1/42" or (0.0238") | 1/24" or (0.0417") | 1/42" of (0.0238") |
| Thickness Tolerance: | +/- (.005") | +/- (.005") | +/- (.007") |
| Moisture Content: | 5 - 10% | 5 - 10% | 5 - 10% |
| Spliced Width Tolerance: | +/- (1/16") | +/- (1/16") | +/- (1/16") |
| Length Tolerance: | +/- (1/16") | +/- (1/16") | +/- (1/16") |
| Cutting Method: | Plain Sliced | Plain Sliced | Plain Sliced |