Bookmatched Burl
Radial Tabletops
(L), Carpathian
Elm Burl Offset Occasional Table (c), Carpathian
& Walnut Tabletop (R)
Carpathian &
Walnut Burl End Table (L), Walnut Burl Chess Table (C), Pelin &
Jarrah Burl Sample (R)
Burl is the
most difficult, and beautiful of veneers. It is also the
most prized, finding its place in the finest residences
through history.
By taking
into account the sequence of the individual sheets of burl
veneer and correcting the misaligned edge cuts which are a
normal part of the manufacturing process, excellent
bookmatching can be made.
By carefully preparing the veneer assembly before gluing to
the core, it is possible to eliminate the dark "glue line"
between individual parts.
Careful fitting on radial panels can result in a 20-piece
face that has 20 points that touch each other. No need for
a center "star" or other device to conceal mismatches.
