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Burl veneer is probably the best grain with Heat Lock. The interlocking and variant grain pattern in a burl allows the wood cells to respond to heat without splitting or cracking. Quilted, curly, bird’s eye, and straight grain veneer should be treated with veneer softener to minimize splitting near the edges.
