Thread: Timberwood Panels Issue

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That's what DGB is. Same species, lower grade. There's absolutely nothing wrong with it.

Those are medullary rays, not gouges.

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@elanjacobs Ignore last comment, sent before I saw your reply.

It's quarter/radial sawn veneer, so that what you would expect to see, if you don't like the look go for through/crown cut then you will get figure in the panels which lends itself better to book or butt match

I forgot to mention its American Oak crown, the other side is fine.

Well that might just be a balancing veneer and the crown side would be your face side

Originally Posted by elanjacobs

That's what DGB is. Same species, lower grade. There's absolutely nothing wrong with it.

Those are medullary rays, not gouges.

I agree, it is acceptable.

I pays to spend a little time to understand what manufacturer's terminology, manufacturing standards (AS/NZ 2270 etc), and material specification means in practical terms.

DGB simply means "not face quality" but is generally considered serviceable and acceptable in a specified application. Back veneers specified for non-structural ply with DGB in architectural lining/s or cabinetry where the back may be visible at times will be of a higher quality than in "never seen" applications which may be specified as BAMO – Back at Manufacturers Option - merely a balancing veneer to prevent panel warping. ProductManual.pdf (timberveneer.asn.au)

Structural plywood has another system of classification A/B/C/D etc with specifications for bond, permitted voids etc. AS/NZS 2269.0:2008 Plywood—Structural - Specifications. Then "marine plywood" etc BS1088 is inferior in face quality, bond, acceptable species etc to AS2272 specification ply etc.

I think I need to educate myself a little. Pretty new to veneers/plywood so please forgive me!

DGB stands for down grade back. Most veneered boards are manufactured in this configuration. G2S is good two sides and commands a surcharge. Usually, the same specie is used for DGB but not in all cases. Blackwood is often laid with a Sally wattle back. Blue gum with Flooded gum and vice versa just to mention a few. What you have is perfectly acceptable as standard veneer board.
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