Following up a successful Veneer Symposium last IWF, this year’s event promises more of what attendees asked for. That means more opportunities to learn from top experts in both traditional and modern veneer techniques cover everything from how veneer is made to practical tips for selection and use.

Gene Wengert, "The Wood Doctor," discusses the causes and solutions for veneer buckle.

Ken Wilcox joined Timber Products Company to spearhead the architectural plywood business at Spectrum last summer. Timberline recently caught up with Ken to learn more about architectural plywood and his team.

In this time-released video shop workers laminate an aluminum honeycomb door from Sing Core with oak staves. Sing Core, invented by Peter Sing, is a hybrid technology using Balsa wood (only 8% of natural wood fiber) and foam core (recycled).

Once the logs get cut up, every single board is graded and in addition to veneer logs, the graders are keeping an eye out for whiskey barrel white oak logs.

Judges have been announced for the 2016 Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge – the international design competition that recognizes excellence in products using natural wood veneer, the 12th annual edition of the woodworking project competition.

SoundPly Acoustic Panels were set to become Navy Island’s leading product line last year. Innovative construction of the acoustic panel involves several materials working together to create sound absorption.

This year, Species Spotlight transitioned to Veneer Spotlight in order to examine additional veneer characteristics. In this feature, Timber Products Company Veneer Superintendent Eric Cullen looks at Plank Match veneers.

In the above video, John Good, senior executive vice president at Drum Workshop, Inc. explains the art of drum shell manufacturing, the benefits of the firm’s relationship with veneer supplier Timber Products Company, and how wood grain orientation impacts a drum’s sound quality. Learn more about the veneers used to make DW Drums at www.timberproducts.com. What questions do you have about veneer?