Slip matched veneers have the same face side exposed, which produces a uniform color, because all the faces have the same light refraction. Veneer slices are joined in sequence without flipping the pattern. 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. Slip matching all components from a given log are spliced together in their respective order without turning over any component, thereby producing a somewhat staggered image across the face. Not every book matched door will have the barber pole effect.
Here are some explanations of the issue and some suggested solutions. I have to say i read the entire matched series after reading hunger games. 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. Slip matching is often used in quarter cut and rift cut veneer to minimize the barber pole effect. Although, i think that it should be more of a girls book and i disagree with an autistic kid reading it. With wood veneer matching its possible to achieve various visual effects, altering the appearance of a panel or even of a whole room.
Now that its an old tradition, most of us love two piece backs. Book matched is side to side and bank matched is top to bottom see photo. 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. Weve been taking a look recently at wall paneling and wood veneers, and now were going to dive a little deeper into the world of wood veneer matching and more specifically endtoend vs sequence matching wood veneer matching. Then comes the love triangle, although a decision has been made by the end of the book, the book should have had touched more aspects on jealousy, the choice and the pain involved. If the grain is straight, the joints will not be obvious. Slip matching is a common technique that is often used with quarter and rift cut veneer to provide a clean straight grain look. Alternating pieces of veneer are flipped over so they face each other as do the pages within a book. Bookmatching looks even more impressive when a horizontal surface meets a vertical surface such as a backsplash or tub deck. It can also be more pronounced when darker stains are used.
Make sure to visit to the penguin teen for the latest ya book news including cover reveals, author interviews, special offers and promotions and more. Bookmatched marble with a pronounced grain in brents bath. The illustration shows bookmatched, center balance matched faces. Helpful hint availability of slip matched faces may be. Where stone matching is used it is important to be aware of the extra extensive planning involved. 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. Since it generates the least waste, a running match is cheapest. Oct 21, 2010 make sure to visit to the penguin teen for the latest ya book news including cover reveals, author interviews, special offers and promotions and more. My stepson is 12 and he is autistic an adhd and this book i feel was not suitable for him. The technique is used to beautify a variety of objects such as furniture, violins, guitars. For most projects and veneer selections, random layout is a good choice. Matched is divergent, matched or hunger games better. For most projects and veneer selections, random layout is a. This match has leaves that are book or slip matched into large assemblies.
Every other leaf or component of veneer from a given log is turned over to produce a mirror image at the splice joint, much like turning the pages of a book, to produce a very aesthetically appealing look across the face. This effect can be minimized through the use of proper finishing techniques. Matched, by ally condie, is the first novel in the matched trilogy. Premium aa grade book or balance center plain sliced 5 inches slip quarter sliced 3 inches rotary sliced 5 inches custom a grade book or running, balance, plain sliced 4 inches. Aug 10, 2017 book matched marble with a pronounced grain in brents bath. The main character is seventeenyearold cassia reyes, who is matched with her best friend, xander carrow. It is the most common type of veneer matching and may be used with plain sliced, quarter sliced or rift sliced veneer. Book matching of rift oak veneers is available on request, but delivery may be extended. Book matched veneer is sliced and every other leaf of the veneer is turned over like pages of a book facing each other. End matching creates beautiful patterns and accentuates. Bookmatch 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. Every other piece of veneer is turned over so adjacent pieces are opened like adjacent pages in a book. 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.
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. 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. But most teen readers will agree that author condie has crafted a fine addition to the genre. Veneer book matching can be used with rift, quarter, or plain sliced wood veneers. Matched invites comparisons to the giver and brave new world, and some science fiction fans may rightly complain that its derivative. Pattern matching and bookmatching stone surrey marble.
Special matches veneer leaves can be creatively positioned to produce a wide array of unique decorative patterns. There are many techniques that can be employed in stone based projects to fit with design and preference. Book trailer video for matched by ally condie youtube. Wood veneer matching balancing within a certain panel, leaves can be balance matched or running matched.
Box match, diamond, herringbone and parquet matching are just a few. 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. It is one of the most popular wood species on the market. The matched is fast pace but is very light on wittiness, there is no one place that would want the reader to smile. 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.
Leaves are book or slip matched on panel subassemblies, with sequenced subassemblies end matched, resulting in some modest cost savings on projects where applicable. Bookmatch definition of bookmatch by merriamwebster. For example, when the veining on the face of a tub mirrors the top surface veining, the tub deck appears to have been cut out of a solid block of stone. This is in contrast to book matching where alternating leaves are turned over. 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. Architectural end matching, where leaves are individually book or slip matched, first endtoend and then sidetoside, alternating end and side.
Assembly of spliced veneer on a face the type of assembly match must be specified to obtain a. Matched, slip adjoining pieces of veneer are placed in sequence without turning over every other piece. Wood veneer matching balancing wood veneer matching balancing within a certain panel, leaves can be balance matched or running matched. Knotty grades are typically plank matched so knots and. Helpful hint slip matching eliminates the barber pole effect, but may reduce yield and increase cost. Meaning that panels will have bookmatched faces, but are not shipped to the jobsite for installation in a particular order. Two consecutive leaves of veneer are book matched and the next two are flipped, creating a fourpiece end match also called a bookandbutt match. Marshfield doorsystems is not responsible for any aesthetic concerns. Due to the way that the panels are matched, the grain will not align at the ends. Center match an even number of leaves of equal width matched in the face so that an equal number of leaves are on either side of the center point which is a veneer joint of the face. End matching is often used to extend the apparent length of available veneers for high wall panels and long conference tables.
Best architecture books our list of the top reference books for architects these are the ones we have on our shelf. Visual effect for most species, yields pleasing, blended appearance and grain continuity. Marlites standard is to provide bookmatched panels for installation in random layout. Book matched veneer sliced veneer has a tight and a loose face. Then the assemblies are broken into subassemblies and stacked in an end match. Certain species and cuts of veneer are often matched to produce unique designs and accentuate the character and figure of the wood. Cassias feelings of security disintegrate after her grandfather hands her a slip of paper just before his scheduled death at age 80. Wood grain figures match at the joints creating a pleasing look of continuity and symmetry in a bank of cabinets or drawers. The illustration shows book matched, center balance matched faces. Book matching is the most common technique and is often used with plain, quarter or rift sliced veneers. When book matching, the adjacent leaves of veneer alternate between tight and loose faces. Glossary of common veneer terms formwood industries. Veneer joints match and create a mirrored image at the joint line, yielding a maximum continuity of grain.
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. Quartered slip match maple veneer is a standard veneer that the flitches are slip match rather than book match. Within a certain panel, leaves can be balance matched or running matched. Mar 06, 20 there are many techniques that can be employed in stone based projects to fit with design and preference. Any portion left over from the last leaf may be used as the start of the next panel.
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. Slip match consecutive leaves of veneer are slid or slipped across each other and joined side by side, creating a repeating grain pattern across the panel. Matched was chosen as one of yalsas 2011 teens top ten and named as one of publishers weeklys best childrens books of 2010. The end result is a staggered appearance at the splice line and across the entire face. Used with rotary, plain sliced, quarter, riftcut or comb grain veneers. The lack of grain match at the joints with slip matching can be desirable.
To me, the image is a clear representation of cassia, the main character, and the way she. 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. 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. Without any use of power tools, watch me book matching this premium piece of walnut using just a kerfing plane and a frame. The relatively straight grain patterns of quartered and rift veneer generally produce pleasing results and a uniformity of color because all faces have the same light refraction. I cannot imagine a more perfect cover for this book. The main reason for two piece backs book matched, slip matched or not really matched at all is that narrow pieces of maple are more frequent and thus cheaper to come by. Section 4 sheet products 74 architectural woodwork standards 2014 awi awmac wi 2nd edition, october 1, 2014 4 introductory information primary core ma te ri als continued veneer continued veneer core figure.
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