A finger panel, more accurately described as a solid finger joint panel, is a type of engineered wood product constructed from small pieces of wood that are joined together using a finger joint technique.
How Finger Panels are Made
The construction process involves:
- Wood Lamellas: Small, individual pieces of wood, also known as lamellas, are used.
- Finger Joints: These lamellas are joined edge-to-edge using finger joints, which resemble interlocking fingers. This type of joint provides a large surface area for gluing, resulting in a very strong bond.
- Gluing: The finger-jointed lamellas are glued together under pressure to form a solid panel.
Advantages of Finger Panels
- Stability: Due to the way the wood pieces are joined, the internal tensions of the wood are compensated for, which enhances the panel's stability, particularly in larger dimensions.
- Efficient use of material: Finger jointing allows manufacturers to use smaller pieces of wood that might otherwise be discarded, leading to less waste.
- Large dimensions: Because they are not limited to the size of the initial wood pieces, finger joint panels can be created in very large dimensions.
Applications of Finger Panels
Finger joint panels are used in various applications, including:
- Furniture manufacturing
- Construction (for example, wall panels or shelving)
- Cabinetry
- Interior design elements
Key Features in Summary
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Material | Small pieces of wood (lamellas) |
| Joint Type | Finger joints (interlocking finger-like edges) |
| Construction | Lamellas glued together at the edges to form a panel |
| Benefit | Enhanced stability, efficient use of materials, creation of large panels |
In summary, finger panels, or solid finger joint panels, are constructed using finger-jointed wood lamellas to create a strong and stable wood product suitable for various applications. This method ensures stability and the ability to create panels of larger dimensions.
