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Certain visual effects can be achieved by arranging veneers in a specific pattern. Rotary cut veneers are difficult to match; therefore most matching is done with sliced veneers. The matching of adjacent veneers must be specified. The more common types are shown below.

To learn more on Veneer Matching Standards, view AWI_QualityStandards, Panel Products Section 200.
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	Book Matching The most commonly used match in the industry. Every other piece of veneer is turned over so adjacent pieces (leaves) are opened like the pages of a book.
	Slip Matching Often used with quarter sliced and rift sliced veneers. Adjoining leaves are placed (slipped out) in sequence without turning, resulting in all the same face sides being exposed.
	Random Matching Veneer leaves are placed next to each other in a random order and orientation, producing a “board-by-board” effect in many species.

Source: AWI/AWMAC - 8th Edition Quality Standards