Wood Veneer

Definition

Wood Veneer consists of wood peeled, sawn, or sliced into sheets of a given constant thickness and combined with glue to produce plywood. Veneers laid up with the grain direction of adjoining sheets at right angles produce plywood of great stiffness and strength, while those laid up with grains running parallel produce flexible plywood most often used in furniture and cabinetry construction.

Purpose

The purpose of wood veneer is to create strong, stable, and aesthetically pleasing wood products like plywood and flexible panels for use in furniture, cabinetry, and construction.

Examples of Use

• Plywood: Manufacturing sheets used in construction and furniture making.
• Cabinetry: Creating flexible plywood for detailed cabinet work.
• Furniture: Producing aesthetically pleasing surfaces for furniture pieces.

Related Terms

• Plywood: Engineered wood made from layers of veneer.
• Lamination: The process of bonding layers together.
• Hardwood: Wood from deciduous trees, often used in veneers for its grain patterns.

Notes

Wood veneer can be made from various wood species, each offering different aesthetic and performance characteristics. The direction of the grain in veneer layers significantly affects the strength and flexibility of the final product.