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# Makore veneer 0.6 mm, 1–2 m, grade 1

- SKU: *10220
- Stock: In stock
- Categories: [Sliced Makore Veneer](https://wood-way.expert/en/product-category/sliced-veneer/sliced-makore-veneer/)

**On request**

We offer sliced Makore veneer (0.6 mm thickness, lengths from 0.80 m to 2.05 m, Grade 1 / Grade I) for furniture manufacturing and interior finishing/joinery. Sold from 1 bundle/pack upwards, with special commercial terms available for bulk orders. We provide remote wood grain texture selection. You can buy the veneer directly from our warehouse in Kyiv. Delivery across Ukraine via commercial freight carriers, with warehouse pickup in person available.

## Key Characteristics of Makore Veneer

- **Thickness of 0.6 mm.** This standard thickness allows for proper gluing to the base. The adhesive does not seep through the timber slice. You can safely sand, tint, and varnish the veneered surface without damaging the face layer.
- **Moisture content of 8-10%.** This is the optimal moisture level for joinery work. The veneer retains its shape and remains stable during gluing.
- **Red-toned palette.** Often referred to as «African Cherry», Makore features a sophisticated color spectrum ranging from light pink to deep reddish-brown.
- **Natural lustre.** Designers prize Makore for its natural sheen and the way the species shifts its tonality depending on the lighting. When finished or lacquered, the timber gains exceptional depth, creating a distinctive three-dimensional effect.
- **Uniform surface.** This high-density timber, characterized by fine pores and a closed-grain structure, achieves a consistent, solid appearance when finished.

## How to Choose Natural Wood Veneer

To ensure the final result meets your expectations, pay attention to three key parameters when selecting your veneer:

1. **Shade and texture.** Choose bundles from the same log to ensure maximum consistency in colour and grain across the entire piece.
2. **Cut type (pattern).** Crown cut (tangential) veneer features a wavy or arched grain. This option is popular for cabinet doors and worktops to highlight the natural beauty of the wood. Quarter cut (radial) sheets display a pattern of straight, longitudinal lines, making them ideal for creating sleek, neutral designs.
3. **Thickness.** A thickness of 0.6 mm is sufficient for standard furniture fronts. If you plan to make a worktop or a surface subject to heavy use and sanding, consider a thicker veneer (1.5 mm to 2.5 mm).

## Professional Tip: How Much Veneer to Buy?

**The rule of balance.** You must veneer both sides of a component (the face and the reverse). This compensatory gluing prevents the base material (MDF or chipboard) from warping. Therefore, you should multiply the component’s surface area by two.

**Wastage factor.** You must add a **30-40% reserve** to your net surface area. This extra material is necessary for pattern matching, edge trimming, and fitting the sheets.

**IMPORTANT.** The timber used to make the veneer is a natural material. The shade and grain of the veneer sheets will always vary depending on the bundle.

## How to Calculate the Price of an Anegre Makore Bundle?

The price of a sliced veneer bundle is calculated using the formula:

**Bundle price = price per sq. m × sheet surface area × number of sheets in the bundle.**

The sheet surface area is calculated using the standard formula: length × width.

The price per sq. m depends on the wood species, timber grade, sheet dimensions, and bundle volume.

Example. A bundle of Grade A veneer priced at €8 (or $8 / standard currency units) per sq. m. The bundle contains 24 sheets, 2.50 m long and 0.20 m wide.

First, calculate the sheet surface area: 2.50 x 0.20 = 0.50 (sq. m)

Then apply the figures to the first formula: 8 x 0.50 x 24 = 96 (standard currency units)

## Applications for Natural Makore Veneer

Sliced veneer is widely used in the manufacturing of interior furnishings. When glued to a stable core, this thin slice of timber gives products the appearance of solid wood while remaining far more affordable. This natural facing material is used to produce items such as:

### Cabinet Furniture

Veneered doors and carcasses for cabinets, wardrobes, chests of drawers, dressing tables, and tallboys can maintain their aesthetic appeal for decades with proper care.

### Interior Doors

Veneer is commonly used to finish door leaves and architraves. Veneered doors blend seamlessly into various interior styles, from traditional classic to modern minimalism.

### Wall Panels

Decorative wooden panels are a traditional design technique for creating feature walls in residential and commercial spaces. A veneered wall panel looks striking in a study, office, boardroom, living room, bedroom, hotel room, or restaurant.

### Lighting Fixtures

Veneer with a 0.6 mm thickness is an excellent material for crafting lampshades and decorating light fittings. Table lamps, floor lamps, and pendants adorned with timber are exclusive pieces, perfect for eco, neo-classic, country, or retro interiors.

### Jewellery Boxes and Interior Decor

Veneer is a highly decorative material that allows you to finish small items beautifully. Timber-clad jewellery boxes, desk organisers, figurines, photo frames, and napkin holders are always in high demand.

## Grades of Sliced Makore Veneer

### Grade 1

This grade features a uniform texture and consistent colour. The surface is free from visible defects. Minor natural colour variations and subtle texture differences are acceptable. Grade 1 veneer is used when the timber’s grain is the primary aesthetic feature of the piece.

### Grade 2

You may find colour variations, inconsistencies in the pattern, and some unevenness in the texture. Knots up to 5 mm in diameter may occur. The overall grain structure might be less uniform than Grade 1, but it remains suitable for decorative finishing. This grade is often used to veneer internal surfaces or projects highlighting the wood’s diverse texture.

### Grade 3

This material possesses several features that are not technically defects but result in a rougher, less uniform appearance. Various knot types (sound or loose), dark streaks, noticeable colour transitions, and uneven textures are permissible. This veneer is ideal for internal surfaces and rustic design projects.

## Main Types of Veneer Faces

A veneer face (or veneer layon) is a pre-assembled sheet composed of multiple leaves of natural veneer, jointed edge-to-edge into a single composite layout. The veneer leaves are matched by grain direction, texture, tone, and figure to ensure the veneered surface appears continuous and visually balanced after pressing. Veneer leaves can be arranged in various configurations to create symmetrical, architectural, or decorative patterns. The most common veneer matching types include:

- Mismatch (random match);
- Slip match;
- Plank match (planked / mix match);
- Book match;
- Diamond / reverse diamond match;
- Slip and turn (reverse slip match).

## Makore Timber: Characteristics

Makore (Tieghemella heckelii) is a premium exotic hardwood species native to the tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa. The timber is frequently referred to as “African Cherry” due to its similar colour palette. However, in terms of its mechanical properties and visual characteristics, Makore is more technically comparable to true mahogany species.

Makore is classified as a heavy and hard timber: it features a Brinell hardness of 4.0–4.2 HB and a density of 650–720 kg/m³. Its steam-bending properties are rated as moderate. Although the timber is inherently strong, its interlocked grain requires precision during the bending process. The wood contains natural extractives that provide high natural durability, making it resistant to fungi, mould, and insect attack. A significant characteristic of this species is its high silica content, which enhances its strength but complicates the machining process.

The sapwood is light pink or yellowish and is clearly demarcated from the heartwood. The heartwood colour is more intense, with a palette ranging from light pink to deep reddish-brown shades. The texture is fine and even, while the grain can be both straight and wavy. It is this specific waviness that produces highly decorative effects in veneer production, known as “moire” or “pommele”. The pores are small, diffuse-porous, and nearly invisible to the naked eye. The timber is also distinguished by its natural silky lustre.

Due to the high silica content, cutting edges blunt significantly faster than when working with other hardwoods; therefore, the use of carbide-tipped tools is essential. The timber finishes to a smooth, velvety surface. Makore exhibits excellent gluing and screw-holding properties. Thanks to its fine-pored structure, this exotic species requires minimal grain filling or priming and is ideally suited for high-gloss lacquering.

Makore remains a preferred choice for the manufacturing of high-end furniture, architectural joinery, musical instruments, and luxury yacht interiors, where the prestigious appearance of mahogany is highly valued.

## Main Types of Veneer Layons

A veneer «layon» (or matched face) is a continuous sheet made by joining several thin slices of timber. These slices are carefully selected and matched based on grain direction, texture, natural pattern, and colour tone.

Pre-matching the veneer allows you to create a visually cohesive surface. It enables symmetrical or custom-designed patterns without harsh visual transitions between the individual sheets.

**To request a quote, please call us or submit an enquiry. We will help you calculate the exact square metreage of veneer required for your project.**

## Specifications

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Grade | Grade 1 |
| Species | Makore |

## Delivery

- Collection from the warehouse at: 7d Zdolbunivska St., Kyiv (entrance from Dniprovska Naberezhna embankment, 17)
- Delivery across Ukraine by transport companies

## Payment

- Cash at the warehouse (receipt issued)
- Payment by bank details: Sole Trader or LLC (with VAT)
- Payment by card


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