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The first step is generally to decide the species to be used. At times this is known, but if it is not, a veneer firm can be of assistance. If the general color, grain character, and texture are known, or if the desired end effect is known, it is usually possible to suggest a number of wood species for consideration.
Once this is done, the required quantities need to be established. By this is meant the surface area to be covered in square feet. It is also necessary to have the panel heights (where wall panels are concerned). A further necessity is a list of the panel sizes, by elevation.
The average yield of veneer into panel face is 3 to 1 -- i.e. three square feet of veneer to each foot of panel surface. This establishes the quantity required. The panel lengths establish the length of veneer needed, and the panel widths will determine the number of leaves needed per panel face. It then becomes an aesthetic decision as to which of the technically suitable stocks will best fit the aesthetic considerations. All this can usually be done from the veneer supplier's samples and measurement lists. If desirable, one can inspect the entire flitch.
At this point also, the number of leaves to be used per panel face can be specified. Parts of a flitch can be allocated to various elevations. In addition, parts of stocks can be allocated for furniture requirements. Complete control is available, if it is desirable.
In conjunction with the foregoing, the type of panel and elevation match should be selected. This determines the final appearance of a wall elevation. It should also be mentioned that special wall elevation matches are possible. In some strongly grained stocks, a prominent grain feature can change its location on the leaves of veneer gradually. Usually it moves up or down the leaf. In a panel elevation, this means that it will make a slope up or a slope down on the wall. To correct this, it is possible to start an elevation match in the center of the wall, and work in both directions, thereby balancing the elevation as well as the panels.
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