During rotary peeling, a log that has been pre-steamed or soaked to a suitable temperature is rotated about its longitudinal axis in a peeling lathe. A stationary knife blade peels off a continuous, uniform veneer sheet concentrically. The resulting veneers show a characteristic, often wavy, crown or flame pattern because the cut runs tangentially through the growth rings. The peeled veneer is subsequently dried, trimmed, and processed into plywood panels or other engineered wood products. Achievable veneer thicknesses typically range from 0.6 to 4 mm. The rotary peeling method is particularly economical, as it utilizes the raw timber with virtually no waste and delivers high surface yields. Birch, beech, and pine are typical species used for rotary-peeled veneers.