![]() I realize that what you describe as European clip and a true rift cut veneer are different, but our veneer people in the midwest told us that is the way they processed their version of rift in the product we were getting. The veneer cut you refer to is sometimes referred to as a European clip, and provides a similar look at a lower cost, depending on what the end user wants. Rift and quarter sawn are two different cuts. This could be the simplest solution, all things considered. On a door, perhaps veneering the flat surfaces would minimize the objectionable rays, even if you are veneering over the oak to do it. Solid rift is actually quarter sawn, so rays are unavoidable. Rift veneer is usually just plain sliced with the cathedrals trimmed out, so you get the familiar straight grain pattern with minimal rays. In my experience, rift grain means different things for veneer and solid. ![]() It may be that they wanted or expected the characteristics of comb grain rather than rift grain. If you bought a door that meets AWI spec then it would be on the door manufacturer. Were they specified AWI? The AWI Specification for rift doors in the manual is not as a percentage but more size and slope. ![]() They said some amount of fleck is present in their stock.ĭoors come under a different specification than lumber or veneer. AWI seems to have a standard and I have ordered their book - is that the Wood Institute? In addition, I called Rex Lumber – they have a yard in CT. We need to have a high standard to compete in the market we are in. ![]() We have thought a certain amount was inevitable and acceptable but have lacked a reference or standard to back our product and thoughts. They came in with varying amounts of fleck and our client has not accepted the doors because of it. The situation that prompted this question is that we contracted out Rift Sawn White Oak doors. ![]()
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