Tutorials

Tutorials

Discover different tips and tricks for working with veneers.

There is a multitude of different techniques for using veneers. Here are a few of them:

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How to glue a veneer with neoprene contact glue:

Important points to remember:

- A gluing method without specific tools.

- gluing with neoprene gel.

- Simple method for gluing veneer to non-porous support.

- Also works on a porous support such as MDF, Plywood ...

- Use a smooth spatula (not notched).

- Use wooden sticks to place the veneer sheet.

- Very important double marouflage for lasting gluing.

Special thanks to GET HANDS DIRTY.

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How to glue a wood veneer with PVA / PVB wood glue.

Important points to remember:

- Only on a porous support such as MDF, plywood, or solid wood ...

- Cutting the veneer with a veneer saw: is an excellent method for straight-line cutting.

- The assembly of the sheets with a bead of glue: a more elaborate and optimal method.

- A method with clamps and adding a veneer tab on the pressing bar.

Very specials thanks to ROCKLER WOODWORKING

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How to assemble wood veneer sheets

Among veneer assembly methods, splicing methods are used with gummed paper tape.

Important points to remember:

The gummed paper:

- It is more economical than masking tape.
- It is not plasticized and therefore resists better under the heat of the iron.
- It must be moistened to activate its glue; this makes it swell. Therefore, under the heat of the iron, it tightens the veneers together.

Bonding with an iron:

It is a method that works well. However, reserve this bonding with raw veneer for small surfaces or when the other bonding solutions are not applicable.
- Glue used: Quick-drying PVA / PVB glue (white wood glue).
- Iron heat: Cotton without steam.

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How to make a vacuum veneer gluing.

Important points to remember:

- It is an economical solution.

- The glue used for the video is PVA glue.

- Works fine to glue veneers in shape.

A special thanks to SAMUEL MAMIAS

First part:

Second part:

Prequel: How to build a vacuum pump.

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How to create a fun marqueterie with a fancy hole punch.

This will not revolutionize the Boule marqueterie, but it's great to do with children.