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Matching is the term used to describe the method by which the individual leaves are edge-glued into a "face." This face is made up to the size needed for the panel involved. The method of match determines the final appearance of this piece.
This process is integral to the manufacture of a plywood panel. Though this is beyond the scope of this article, perhaps a few words about it are in order. In the custom architectural woodwork field, the piece of equipment used to manufacture plywood is a hot plate press, and the size of this press determines the maximum panel size that can be readily produced. A common size seems to be 5' x 10'. Panels larger than this can be fabricated, but with difficulty. Therefore, larger panels generally take a substantial premium.
Wall panel matching is generally done by book matching or slip matching, sometimes in combination with a butt match. Whichever method is used, however, the veneer leaves are first sized to the desired length and width, taking care to keep the long edges absolutely parallel. An adhesive is then applied to the edges. They are then edge-glued under heat and pressure. Sometimes a tape is use, rather than an adhesive.
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