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Plywood Core Types

Plywood Core Types Combination Core There are two types of Combination Core construction. The first type consists of a center veneer core and a crossband veneer on both sides of the center with a layer of MDF, particleboard, or hardboard under the face and back veneer. The second type consists of an oriented strand board or wafer board center with …

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Panel Construction,Veneer Cuts,Matching  ,General Grades,,Handling & Storage  ,Glossary

Panel Construction Veneer Cuts/Matching  |  General Grades  |  Panel Construction  |  Handling & Storage  |  Glossary  |  In the world of Hardwood Plywood, there are many core options. Austin Hardwoods stocks 4 unique substrates for specific needs and uses. All sheet good cores are available from Austin Hardwoods are Ultra Low-Emitting Formaldehyde (ULEF). PARTICLE BOARD CORE Multi-layered substrate, produced using a blend of western …

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Wood veneers Glossary

Back Generally a lower grade veneer than that of the opposing side of the same panel when a higher grade face is specified. Barber poleA phenomenon in a book matched face wherein adjacent components appear alternately dark and light due to the presence of lathe checks on the loose side of the veneer refracting light and absorbing slightly more finishing …

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