Logs of an appropriate size, species, and quality to be peeled, sawn, or sliced into veneer. Veneer is used in the production of a wide variety of products, including plywood, paneling, boxes, baskets, and furniture. Also see ‘Chip-n- saw, “Merchantable timber,” “Pulpwood,” and “Sawtimber.
a high-quality log of a desirable species suitable for conversion to veneer. Veneer logs must be large, straight, of minimum taper, and free from defects.