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What is Walnut Burl veneer and how is it produced?
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What is Walnut Burl veneer and how is it produced?

Walnut burl veneer is a decorative wood veneer made from the burl wood of the walnut tree (Juglans regia or Juglans nigra). Burl wood is highly prized for its unique and intricate grain patterns, w...

CedarWhy does Lebanese Cedar smell?

Why does Lebanese Cedar smell?

Lebanese Cedar, like many other types of cedar wood, has a distinct and pleasant aroma. This smell is primarily due to the presence of natural compounds within the wood, particularly aromatic oils ...

NewsWhy doesn't my veneer look like the sample I received?

Why doesn't my veneer look like the sample I received?

One of our most frequently asked question is from customer asking why the veneer or layons they've ordered from us don't look like the sample.  Given that wood veneer is a product of nature, each l...

VeneersIs Rift Cut the same as Quarter Cut? - DF Richards

Is Rift Cut the same as Quarter Cut?

Rift sawn lumber, also known as straight grain, is cut at the sawmill with the grains intersecting the face of the board at an angle between 30 and 60 degrees and quarter sawn lumber is cut with th...