BS1088 Standard: Bonding WBP Glue Line
BS1088 Standard: Bonding WBP Glue Line
BS1088 Standard: Bonding WBP Glue Line
Species of Timber
If so specified by the purchaser, Gaboon or Okoume (Aucoumea klaineana), which is classed as non-durable,
may be used provided that the name of the timber is included in the mark on the boards produced.
Quality of Veneers
Veneers may be rotary cut or sliced. The method of cutting is at the option of the manufacturer unless it is
specified by the purchaser at the time of ordering. Veneers shall be smoothly cut
Face Veneers
These shall present a solid surface, free from open defects. They shall be free from knots, other than sound
pin knots, of which there shall be no more than 6 in any area 30cm square (1ft2), and not more than an
average of 2 per 30cm square (1ft2) over the whole area of the board. The veneers shall be reasonably free
from irregular grain, due note being taken to the characteristics of the species being used. Isolated pinholes
not along the plane of the veneers, and occasional closed splits are permissible. Veneers showing
compression failure shall be excluded. Occasional minor discoloration is permissible.
There shall be not more than one edge joint in any 30cm (1ft2) width of the board, and the veneers shall, when
jointed, be matched for color. There shall be no end joints.
Core Veneers
The requirements for core veneers shall be the same as those for face veneers, with the following exceptions.
Small splits are permitted, and there is no limitation on the number of pin knots or edge joints. Discoloration
is permissible, provided this is free from dote. Veneers need not be matched for color. There shall be no end
joints.
Moisture Content.
At the time of leaving the factory, finished boards shall have moisture content from 6 to 14%
Finishing.
Boards will be sanded on both sides equally
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Length & Width.
The length or width of a board produced as a standard size shall not be less than the specified size nor more
than 6.3mm (0.25") greater than the specified size
Squareness.
The lengths of the diagonals of a board shall not differ by more than 0.25% of the length of the diagonal.
Thickness:
Tolerances vary as follows.
4mm +.02/-0.6 6mm +.04/-0.65 9mm +.06/-0.75 12mm +.09/-0.82
15mm +.1/-0.9 18mm +.12/-0.98 22mm +.16/-1.08 25mm +1.8/-1.16
From the above we can assume that 6mm material will arrive at thickness' between 6.04mm and 5.35mm.