WHITE Maple
quar t er cu t A series of stripes is produced. These stripes vary in width from species to species. A natural distribution of ray fleck (flake) is a characteristic of this cut in red and white oak. Veneer Summary Table
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The beauty a n d c h a r a c t e r o f w o o d
Maple Quarter Cut A White
Species Cut Grade description Color and matching Sapwood Heartwood Color streaks or spots Color variation Sharp color contrasts at joints Type of matching Book matched Continuous matched (transom) Slip matched Random matched Nominal minimum width of face components Natural characteristics Small conspicuous burls and pin knots – Combined average number Conspicuous burls – Maximum size Conspicuous pin knots – Average number – Maximum size: dark part – Maximum size: total Scattered sound and repaired knots – Combined average number
It is as difficult to adequately describe the natural beauty and character of wood as it is to describe an original painting in oil. In fact, this is more than a passing comparison. A tree and a painting are both originals, and each is the only one of its kind.
Yes No
Slight Slight No
Yes Specify Specify Specify
Quarter Cut 3” (76 mm)
1 per 2.69 sq. ft. (0.25 sq. m) 3/8’’ (9.5 mm)
1 per 8 sq. ft. (0.74 sq. m) 1/8’’ (3 mm) 1/4” (6 mm)
No No No No Slight No Slight Slight Slight
– Maximum size – Sound – Maximum size – Repaired – Average number – Repaired
Mineral streaks Bark pockets Worm tracks Vine marks Cross bars Manufacturing characteristics Rough cut Blended repaired tapering hairline splits Repairs
No Two 1/16’’ x 6’’ (1.6 mm x 152 mm) Small blending
Adapted from hpva latest edition.
04/2013
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