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Title: Veneering a flat panel by Josh Brower Sidebars: building a press, dyeing your own veneer
Why would you want to veneer?Can afford to use the best woods Sustainable forestry Small amount of additional shop supplies needed to dramatically improve projects
Where can I buy veneer, and what does it look like?Site listing photos of wood species Large commercial veneer companies Small wholesale/retail companies Individuals/ebay Different thicknesses and how to deal with
How do I unpack, store, flatten and repack veneer? # consecutively on unpacking Watch edges and end which are easily damaged Blue tape edges and ends once unpacked to protect Use spray bottle with glycerin and water to flatten lumpy veneer Details Repack as one unit on flat shelving in same humidity as will be used
How do I fix splits/cracks before using veneer? Make sure you want to use that piece, corner or edge-veneer is cheap Draw out what piece you need Pick glue face/show face and do all repairs throughout project on glue face Blue tape split or seam back together and apply veneer tape to show face then cut out what you need
Pick a substrate and cut it oversizedMDF, Plywood, Particle Board, Solid Wood Why and when to use each one
PressesVacuum Caul Screw
GluesYellow, Hide, Urea, Epoxy, Poly, Contact cement Why and when to use each with emphasis on yellow use
PressingUse firm even pressure Carpet pad evens out pressure Melamine on either side
CuttingTreat it like real plywood Use 80 tooth blade or high quality blade with medium speed Use a router or bandsaw for non straight cuts
Where to use veneer Put it in your kitchen cabinets Always protect the edges of a veneered panel |
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