BOOK MATCHING:
Symmetrical, repetitive, prominent grain.

Alternating strips of veneer from the same log section (flitch) are turned over so the adjacent leaves appear to open as the pages of a book. The veneer joints match perfectly to create symmetry of pattern and continuity of the grain. Prominent characteristics will flow across the match. Because opposite sides of the wood are used, light reflection and stain absorption may vary but this can be minimized with proper finishing.

SLIP MATCHING
Repetitive figure that does not match at joints but reflects light uniformly.

A sheet from a flitch is slid across the sheet beneath and spliced at the joints without turning it over.

PLEASING MATCH
Matched for evenness of color over grain.

A face containing components which provides a pleasing overall appearance. The grain of the various components need not be matched at the joints. There will be no sharp color contrasts at the joints.

RANDOM MATCHING (MISMATCH)
Casual, random plank effect.

A random arrangement of the leaves that allows for knots, stains and even variation of widths for a loose board-like effect.