How To Work With Wood Veneer
While I had no easy solution for her I thought it would help if I explained what veneer is and at least how you can best work with it.
How to work with wood veneer. Plywood is most commonly used as the substrate because it is dimensionally stable meaning that it does not expand and contract much with changes in temperature or humidity. Hammer veneering is the oldest method of applying wood veneer to a substrate. Veneering with hydraulic press is a straightforward process.
There are a few types of wood veneers available and each serves a purpose. Veneer is attached to the substrate with wood glue. Another option is to chip off the veneer with a putty knife like we did on this buffet.
Press the panel for 60 minutes or as described on the veneer glue instruction label. They dont split or crack as easily as raw veneers and they work with a wide variety of adhesives. Be sure to mix the adhesive thoroughly before applying it.
Allow it to set. There are a few basics that you need to know before you begin working with veneer such as what tools you will need what glue to use how to store veneers properly and which veneers you should buy when just beginning for practicing. If you know the properties of the wood you are working with and use the proper tools then by taking it one step at a time you will be able to work with wood veneers.
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Simply apply the glue to the back side of the substrate and lay the backer veneer onto that surface. Read on to learn everything you need to know about the wood veneers. This will maximize its effectiveness.