American cherry veneer question

[woodbloke]

It sounds like Rob is going to do a write up for his technique.

I'm quite happy to do a couple of panels to show how I do it (and this is the way it was done in the trade) It's difficult to do without the right kit, but easy if you have (and most people have got the stuff in their 'shops) - Rob

 

[Paul Chapman]

Animal glue type is probably best avoided as it takes a good while to get to grips with the technique and you would need to spend a few quid on kit before you start. It stinks too!

I've seen a couple of demonstrations of hammer veneering by Colin (the furniture restorer who used to post on here but now posts on the 'other side'). One of these demos was at Dave's bash (shows that you can even do veneering on a messy bench with no space :lol: )

I was surprised at how straight forward it was. Like all things, it would take some practice to become really good at it, but the basic technique is not difficult.

The only equipment you need (in addition to stuff you would have in the workshop anyway) is a proper double glue pot and heat source, a glue brush, a veneer saw (which you could make yourself) and a veneer hammer (which you could make yourself). One big advantage of hammer veneering is that it's easily repairable.

It does stink though.......

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[Mattty]

Is there any reason why I can't use hot glue ? I haven't used it for a long time - all interior joinery was hot glue in the 50/60's in my father's workshop, and cascamite for exterior work.

OW

No reason at all. I have probably misread this but i thought you where relatively novice, and the only reason i suggested avoiding it is because I think it is much harder for a novice to use as it requires a much quicker technique than most novices can handle. Hot glue has been used for centuries, were all told modern glue is better, but sometimes you have to wonder.Most older antique furniture was made with it of course.

Good luck and let us know how you get on.

 

[dunbarhamlin]

I've veneered a drawer front with HHG. Surprisingly straight forward - but also probably an ideal thing to start a mucky little oik with - an icky sticky mess :lol:
Didn't find gel time a problem, as a damp cloth and clothes iron will quickly allow rework of the applied veneer.
Cheers
Steve

 

[DaveL]

One of these demos was at Dave's bash (shows that you can even do veneering on a messy bench with no space :lol: )

I resemble that remark. :shock: :roll: :wink:

 

[chill]

there`s a good chapter on veneering,in Making Classic English Furniture by Paul Richardson, seems very clear and straightforward

HTH Chris

 

[woodbloke]

there`s a good chapter on veneering,in Making Classic English Furniture by Paul Richardson, seems very clear and straightforward

HTH Chris

...until you try it :wink: :lol: The actual practice of veneering with animal glue is staight forward, it's the time element that you're up against :wink: Incidentally, you don't need a double glue pot to heat the glue...and old microwave oven works just as well (that's what I used years ago when I dabbled with animal glue)
...and it does stink - Rob