Genuine wood sliced-veneer sheets, in sequence.
Length: 260 cm.
Width: 19 cm.
Thickness: 0.6 mm.
Sold by the sheet.
These photos are taken from the veneer sheets you will receive.
Please read the full description below.
Genuine wood sliced-veneer sheets, in sequence.
Fumed veneers are woods that have undergone a reactive treatment with the tannin naturally present in the wood.
As tannin content varies from one tree to another, or even from one edge of a leaf to another, the colors for oak range from charcoal black to creamy coffee brown.
In the case of this Crown-cut fumed oak, the pattern of the grain is known as "Snake Skin"; when viewed against the light, the structure is highlighted and resembles a reptile's scales.
Length: 260 cm.
Width: 19 cm.
Thickness: 0.6 mm.
The width is rounded to the covered centimeter. For example, 15.8 cm is given as 15 cm.
The length is rounded to 5 centimeters. For example, 257 cm is given as 255 cm.
These photos are taken from the veneer sheets you will receive.
While we strive to capture colors as accurately as possible, please note that the colors may vary slightly from the photo. The screen on which the photos are viewed can also affect their appearance.
Considered in France as the noblest wood par excellence, it is the sacred tree of the Druids and also the tree under which Saint Louis dispensed justice.
It is particularly prevalent in state forests, the organization and silviculture of which were initiated by Colbert, the minister of Louis XIV. Therefore, Colbert desired a powerful navy and numerous, well-organized oak forests for sustainable renewal. However, Colbert could not foresee that 250 years later, when the trees were old enough, warships would no longer be made of wood.
Oak is a very tannic wood, hence the Gaulish name for oak, "tann," which gave rise to the words "tanner," "tannin," and others. Oak tannin has been used since antiquity to tan hides. It is also what develops woody flavors in wine and deepens its red color.
Oak, European white Oak, Common Oak, Pedunculate Oak.
Quercus petraea and Quercus robur.
Generally, oak can be found throughout the Northern Hemisphere.
In France, the common oak and the pedunculate oak are the main species in the northern French oak forests. Sessile oak is more rarely found, but this remains anecdotal.
In southern France, the evergreen oak and the cork oak are emblematic of the region.
Oak is a wood characterized by its hard texture and large pores. It is recognizable by its thin and discreet grain on the flat-sawn surface, but it is more present, even omnipresent, on the quarter-sawn surface.
Its raw color is generally a sandy blonde. However, this varies depending on the type of soil (siliceous or calcareous) and the type of plantation (high forest or coppice).
Among the different appearances of oak, the most iconic are:
Brown oak: Generally, brown is an upward coloration of the base of the oak as the tree ages, somewhat similar to human hair that turns gray or white. Like some humans, certain trees become completely brown, sometimes even in early adulthood, except for the sapwood, which remains white.
Smoked oak: This is an oak whose tannin has been reacted to give it a color ranging from milky coffee brown to charcoal black.
Swamp oak: These are oaks that fell into a swamp several thousand years ago. They are generally discovered during agricultural earthworks.
These oaks are undergoing fossilization. They have a very particular charcoal gray hue, and of course, they are rare.
Flaky oak: The flake is the oak's medullary rays, in other words, its "skeleton." When you cut a plank or a veneer on the quarter, you find yourself parallel to the medullary rays, and as a result, the flake is noticeable and creates unique aesthetic patterns.
Other specialties include oak burl, oak crotch, and knotty oak; I will complete this non-exhaustive list.
Weight: approximately 675 kg/m³ at 10-12% moisture content
Janka hardness: 4980 Newton, for comparison: ash is 6580 N and poplar is 1650 N
Elasticity: 10.60 Gigapascals, for comparison: US maple is 12.62 GPa and poplar is 9.75 GPa.
Tensile strength: 97 Megapascals; for comparison, US maple is 109 MPa, and poplar is 62 MPa.
Oak is a wood that combines strengths, much like a decathlon athlete who excels in several disciplines but is not the best in any one of them.
Thanks to its qualities, oak is used in many areas:
Construction: Oak is used to construct frames, floors, exterior joinery (including doors and windows), and decorative elements (such as paneling and moldings).
Furniture: Oak is a highly prized wood for manufacturing quality furniture, such as tables, chairs, wardrobes, and chests of drawers.
Flooring: Oak flooring is both resistant and aesthetically pleasing. It is often chosen for quality floors.
Cooperage: Oak is used to make aging barrels for wines and spirits.
Other uses: Oak is used to manufacture tools, decorative objects, and boats.
Veneers are thin sheets of wood obtained by slicing or peeling.
Their surface has the appearance of planed wood without any finish or treatment. They are neither glued nor backed with any other material, meaning both sides of the sheets can be used.
Wood veneers are primarily used to cover less aesthetically pleasing substrates, such as plywood or particleboard, and to create furniture or wall panels.
Veneers are also used to create decorative objects such as lamps, jewelry, bookmarks, and more.
By assembling several sheets of veneer on top of each other, it is possible to manufacture objects requiring high mechanical resistance, such as skis, bicycle frames, or musical instruments.
The applications of veneer are as varied as they are multiple.
Since veneers are genuine wood, all wood finishing products, whether varnish, stain, or oil, are suitable. The choice of finish will depend on your personal preferences and the object's intended use.
The veneer offered here is a sliced sheet of uniform thickness; however, the thickness may vary from one species to another. The standard thickness is around 0.6 mm.
Although the edges of the veneers have been cut roughly straight, the cut is not perfectly parallel. Some veneers may retain the natural taper of the tree, being slightly wider at the foot than at the top.
Some veneers may have a slight wavy edge (an edge that follows the tree's natural shape) on the sides. In this case, the dimensions indicated correspond to the minimum width of the veneer, as specified in the "Dimensions" paragraph.
Veneers can be easily cut with a utility knife.
For straight cuts, the best results are obtained with a veneer saw.
Use a fretsaw, scalpel, or veneer knife for curved cuts.
Always allow for a slightly larger veneer sheet than your intended surface so that you can adjust the size after gluing for a clean finish.
A flush trimmer can also be used to trim the veneer after it has been glued.
When cutting with a utility knife or veneer knife, it is best to cut with the grain of the wood. To check this, run your finger along the edge of the sheet. The direction that feels smoothest is the ideal direction for cutting.
As the veneers have the width that nature provided, you may need to cover an area wider than the available veneers.
Therefore, you need to splice the veneers by gluing or fixing them, side by side, with tape to obtain the desired width.
Trim the veneer's edges with a straight and smooth cut to achieve a good joint.
Stick the veneers in place with tape (the blue one is a good choice).
Usually, the veneers are spliced side by side, but to obtain a longer length, they can be done foot by foot.
The splicing must be done before gluing the veneers on the substrate.
Several types of gluing are possible.
Vinylic glue (PVA or PVB) is well-suited for porous substrates such as plywood, particleboard, or MDF. The veneers must be pressed with clamps over the entire surface at once.
Note: A technique using vinylic glue and an iron can also be used to glue veneers; however, we strongly recommend using this technique only if other gluing solutions are not feasible.
- Neoprene glue is applied to all surfaces, especially non-porous surfaces, using two coats of glue and marouflage.
- Animal glue, such as hide, sinew, or bone glue, is a product that must be cooked in a double boiler and used hot.
Veneers and all our products are made from genuine wood and can be sanded, taking into account their thickness.
Please do not use a belt sander, regardless of the veneer's thickness, as this could pierce it.
With a 0.6 mm veneer, lightly sand with 120 grit and then finish with 180 or 240 grit. With an orbital sander, 180 grit is already sufficient for most applications.
All finishing products generally used for wood are suitable for finishing our products. For example, you can use a varnish, wax, paint, or oil.
However, ensure that the product you want to use is compatible with the final use of your creation.
Please review our tutorials; you may find some valuable tips.
Please contact us by email or phone for any additional information.
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Genuine wood sliced-veneer sheets, in sequence.
Length: 260 cm.
Width: 19 cm.
Thickness: 0.6 mm.
Sold by the sheet.
These photos are taken from the veneer sheets you will receive.
Please read the full description below.
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