Two-Ply Veneer Versus Crossbanded Plies A custom cabinetmaker carefully considers the veneering process on a custom project for demanding clients. January 12, 2015
Sunburst Veneer Layup Methods Follow along as a craftsman works his way through a difficult first-time veneering project. November 3, 2010
Gluing door veneer Systems for gluing hardwood veneer to stave-core stile and rail doors. Illustrated.. February 6, 2002
- Veneer Seams and Taping Specialized tapes aid in creating a tight, well-matched veneer seam. This step-by-step how-to from joewoodworker.com supplies tips and cautions for getting the best results when you seam veneer using tapes. July 11, 2005
Applying Veneer to an Automobile Dashboard Veneer pros discuss vacuum bag and other techniques for making veneer conform to a three-dimensional surface like the gauge panel of a Jaguar automobile dashboard. August 8, 2010
Veneering a Grooved MDF Panel A craftsman struggles to find a way to apply veneer to a heavily profiled sheet of MDF with deep, regular grooves. January 25, 2013
Veneered MDF Table Top A furnituremaker wrestles with the issues involved in veneering a 1-3/4" thick MDF table top. March 26, 2009
Troubleshooting Buckled Peel-and-Stick Veneer Indoor humidity has caused adhesive-backed veneer to buckle. Here, pros discuss the limitations and vulnerabilities of the material. November 20, 2005
Removing Veneer Tape Staining Here's detailed advice on applying and removing veneer tape, and on sanding and finishing veneered panels afterwards. December 6, 2012
MDF and Wood Veneer Cabinetmaker using veneer over MDF wonders about balancing the veneer and using a "crossband" layer. He gets detailed advice from a full-time veneering professional. June 28, 2005
Flip-Top Vacuum Frame Press A discussion of flip-top vacuum presses and router jigs for making wood-edged veneer table-tops. July 18, 2008
Veneer Checking Understanding the causes and prevention of veneer checking -1999
Color and Shade Issues in Book-Matched Veneer Sawing can create a "light side" and a "dark side" on veneer pieces, leading to visual appearance issues in bookmatched veneer layups. Here are some explanations of the issue and some suggested solutions. July 26, 2005
Closing and Sealing Long, Thin Vacuum Bags Half a dozen good ideas for how to wrap and seal long stair stringers for vacuum bag veneering, so you don't have to slide a long heavy piece into a long, slender bag. April 21, 2011
Veneering with a Clamp-and-Caul Setup Veneering a large panel is best done with a vacuum press, but here's a description of how to do it with clamps. April 10, 2007
1/4" Solid Wood on 3/4" Plywood Thinner veneers in a balanced layup are the way to prevent trouble down the road. March 22, 2013
Thicknessing Veneer Thoughts on belt-sanding or planing sawn veneer sheets to thickness. November 14, 2009
Veneering Concave Surfaces Tips and discussion on a tough veneering problem: inside curved surfaces. July 7, 2011
Re-Applying Veneer to a Thick Table Edge Here's some advice on veneer pressing and adhesive choice, with a thorough description of how to hammer veneer using hide glue.June 8, 2011
Flattening Burl Veneer Veneer pros describe the formulas and methods they use to make burl veneer flat and pliable before pressing. June 28, 2013
Touching Up Veneer Defects A white line at joints in veneered panels poses a problem. Pros suggest visual fixes, and ways to avoid such problems in the future. March 1, 2006
Making Miter-Fold Corners with Wood Veneer Detailed advice on tooling and techniques for making miter-fold countertops with wood veneer on an MDF substrate. August 21, 2006
Veneer Quality: Is Veneer Getting Thinner? Veneers these days are much thinner than they used to be. This makes finding a quality source of supply more critical than ever. February 17, 2012
Veneering a Cone Ideas for building and applying veneer to a cone. March 13, 2009
Shagreen and Parchment Tips on sourcing and working with unusual animal hide-based veneer materials: shagreen and parchment. April 18, 2010
Storing (and Flattening) Veneer Veneer should never be stored rolled up, or in hostile conditions. If it has been, however, here is advice on re-flattening any that survives. July 14, 2010
Veneering a Cone Shape Interesting discussion of veneering methods for cone-shaped pieces. March 26, 2013
Laying Up and Attaching Wood Wall Panels Woodworkers discuss how to fabricate and hang wall panels of grooved-out hardwood veneer on a plywood substrate. May 26, 2008
MDF Core Showing through Thin Veneer Crossbanding with another veneer first is the way to keep core materials from telegraphing through. August 29, 2014
Applying figured veneers Anticipating and addressing potential problems of movement and moisture in laying up veneer on solid substrates. November 7, 2000
V-Groovers A basic description of V-grooving equipment and its use for making miter-fold joints using veneered stock. November 13, 2008
Veneer Cracking on Curved Doors Advice on glue and substrate choices for preventing cracks in veneer applied to a curved flexible-plywood substrate. June 28, 2006
Veneering Over Pre-Finished Plywood A discussion about how to go about preparing prefinished plywood for an application of paper-backed veneer to one side. September 29, 2014
Veneer Panel Inlay Problem "Lumpy" veneer causes trouble when routing for veneer inlay. Rigid glue and panel sanding are the suggested solution. January 13, 2006
Softening Veneer with Glycerin A little info about glycerin, available in pure form or as an ingredient in branded products for softening wood veneer. September 18, 2014
Troubleshooting Expanding Veneer What makes veneer expand overnight after application? Pros suggest possible causes and remedies. May 13, 2005
Applying Veneer to a Solid Wood Table Top Veneer glued to solid wood is a less stable assembly than an MDF or plywood-core glue-up. But there are ways to make it work. November 19, 2005
Cross-Band Veneering with Hide Glue Hide glue veneering with a veneer hammer is tricky. Tip: apply the veneers one at a time to the substrate, and let dry between layers. December 15, 2005
Plywood Substrate for Veneer Advice on finding and working with "platform" or "calibrated" plywood for applying veneers for specialty panels. December 6, 2012
Balancing Veneered Panels Even small veneered lay-ups require back-veneering to prevent curling. But with care, you can get away with using a different and less expensive material for the back side. July 13, 2006
Peel-and-Stick Veneer Problems Tips on how to prevent or fix adhesion problems with adhesive-backed peel-and-stick veneer applied to existing cabinets. September 23, 2006
Balancing Veneers How big a thickness variation front to back might cause warping problems in a veneered panel? Well... maybe it's better not to risk it. July 28, 2006
Bowed Flooring Panels A moisture imbalance is the likely cause of movement in wood-veneer flooring panels. June 11, 2014
Bowing in a Veneered MDF Panel Troubleshooting a piece of veneered MDF that bowed after being left in the veneer press overnight. January 12, 2015
Balancing Panels with Paper-Backed Veneer Veneered panels should have veneer applied to both sides to prevent the panel from warping. Here's a discussion of the options for stabiliizing the back of a panel with paper-backed veneer on the visible face.June 30, 2014
Troubleshooting Veneer Shrinkage A waterbased adhesive may be causing freshly applied veneer to swell on application, then shrink within a few days. July 24, 2006
Laying Up a Patterned Veneer Detailed advice on laying up a veneered panel with a perimeter strip made of one veneer, and a center area made of another. June 28, 2006
Lacewood Veneer on MDF or Plywood Thoughts on the practical and cost issues of applying lacewood veneer to an MDF or plywood panel. February 12, 2009
Making Checkerboard Veneer A description of a simple way to assemble and glue up a checkerboard pattern using strips of veneer. July 28, 2012
Getting a Good Bond with Paper-Backed Veneer Quick tips on adhesive choice, prepping the paper surface, and using cauls for more even pressure to achieve better adhesion. May 30, 2011
Tips on Balancing Veneer Panels You can use scraps from full sheets to balance the back of panels that won't be seen. February 1, 2015
Applying Paper-Backed Veneer A question about the best adhesive to use for paper-backed veneer over plywood leads to an extended discussion comparing professional methods to inexpensive and less-durable DIY options. March 18, 2006
Veneering MDO for Stair Treads A question about whether MDO could be stable if veneered on only one side, continues on into a deeper debate about the suitability of veneered material for stair treads. July 29, 2012
Contact Cement and Bubbles Under Veneer A report of veneer delaminating from architectural columns leads to a long string of cautions about using contact cement to apply veneer, along with advice about superior methods. March 4, 2007
Refacing a Rounded Face Frame Tips for how to reface cabinets with round corners, and some general comments on the cabinet-refacing market. February 28, 2006
Large Veneered Conference Table Top A discussion of how to lay up veneered components and assemble them for a large conference table. March 13, 2009
Glue Catalyst Bleed-Through on Veneer Undissolved adhesive catalyst can bleed through and discolor veneer with unsightly spots long after finishing. November 15, 2010
Staining Furniture with Inlays Here are some suggested ways to selectively stain pieces with narrow inlay strips. June 28, 2006
Making Your Own Vacuum Bag Project too big for your vacuum bagger? Make your own bag with plastic sheeting. July 11, 2005
Veneering a Curved Cabinet in Place Advice on a very tricky veneering problem: applying veneer to a half-completed cabinet with a curved face, on site. August 23, 2006
Veneered Panels: Buy Or Make? If you're a cabinetmaker, veneering your own panels is a last resort, not a way to save money or simplify your life. June 11, 2014
Shop-Made Veneer Bag Platens Woodworkers show and tell about their shop-built veneering press solutions. November 14, 2009
Veneering Methods for a Torsion-Box Table Top When you build a torsion box with veneered sheets of MDF over a central core, do you have to balance the veneer on each sheet of MDF? May 4, 2011
Veneering to a Bending Ply Substrate Advice on adhesive choice, layup methods, and clamping techniques for a large curved veneer assembly. September 29, 2014
Lightness Variation in Bookmatched Veneer Panels Because of grain differences, the way bookmatched sawn veneers reflect light varies depending on their orientation. It's called "chatoyance" — but what can you do about it? May 24, 2006
Repairing a Scratch in Old Veneer If it's not a scratch but an indentation, then steaming would be wiser than sanding. February 21, 2013
Repairing a Veneering Defect A void in the plywood veneer press caul caused a bubble in a trophy tabletop. But it all worked out in the end. March 28, 2012
Gluing Woven Veneer Layups Advice on gluing up panels made by weaving strips of veneer and gluing it to a solid substrate. April 10, 2009
Gluing Veneer on Site Pondering the problem of placing veneer on the inside of an existing TV cabinet. June 30, 2014
Removing Veneer from Backer A cabinetmaker wants to pull the backer off of some backed veneer. Others provide advice. August 29, 2006
Glue Type and Veneer Movement A complex veneer pattern may move noticeably in relation to its substrate — more noticeably, if the adhesive is flexible. January 28, 2014
Glue Choices for Veneering a Boat Whether to use epoxy or other adhesive for veneering on a boat transom which will get wet. April 24, 2009
Matching Veneer to Solid Wood Surroundings Advice for applying veneer to MDF and finishing it to match the European steamed Beech already installed in the room. January 3, 2012
Making a Vacuum Bag Using a FoodSaver Here's a tip: a "field expedient" method for fabricating a vacuum bag using a shower curtain and a FoodSaver bag sealer.July 15, 2012
Troubleshooting Rough Veneer on Furniture An extended discussion of the adhesive, veneering or finish issues that could create roughness on veneered pieces after some time in service. June 11, 2014
Adhesives and Methods for Very Thin Glue-Ups This discussion of how to glue up wide boards and re-saw them to 1/8 thickness includes some technical info and insight into glue types and the nature of glue bonds in wood joints. February 4, 2011
Table Leg Attachment and Veneer Details This thread offers good analysis of table structure, veneering techniques for complex shapes, and the business problem of trying to compete with cheap manufactured goods as a custom furnituremaker. October 1, 2010
Vacuum-Pressing with a Curved Mold Vacuum-press inventor and expert Ted Hunter presents this step-by-step illustrated tutorial on making and using a curved mold with a vacuum press. July 16, 2006
Glue Choices for Applying Veneers Pros dig into the fine points of glue selection for veneering, compare the qualities of different adhesives, and discuss veneer application techniques. October 1, 2005
Troubleshooting Finish Cracking over Veneer Trying to determine the cause of finish defects over veneer — is the the core material, the adhesive, the veneer, or the finish? March 28, 2012
Glue Choice and Open Time for Veneer Glue-Up Veneering sometimes calls for glue that can give the woodworker a little extra time. Here's a discussion of glue choice and veneer gluing technique. November 24, 2007
Veneering a Half Cone A woodworker gets help with the problem of constructing and applying veneer to a architectural cone shape. February 12, 2010
Cutting Veneered MDF on a Bevel Tips on blade selection and table-saw technique for clean cuts on veneered panels. November 28, 2006