Veneering Techniques.

[Retired]

Hi,

I enjoyed owning my split screen VW camper Colin and always found it most relaxing to drive; I think it only had a VW Beetle 1200cc engine fitted so progress was very steady indeed.

I've been downloading and copying to disc some of my favourite "YouTube" videos today covering veneering and I'd like to share a series of five videos showing a unique technique using the old fashioned type razor blades; here is video #5;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTg5ZkbLlMA

Although applied to the rim of a turned wooden bowl such decorative inlay could be applied to many wooden items; I've already bought a pack of razor blades ready for our two days of summer.

Kind regards, Col.

[singlepentode69]

I am about to embark on a bit of veneering repair I would like to know how to match a piece in and select the type of wood used as it is a cutlery box made in the 1920s as I presume it was veneered in oak
Regards
Robin

[Retired]

Hi,

A good question Robin and one asked many times when it comes to patching veneer.

I like veneering but I dislike patching veneer because it is very difficult to make patches blend in.

You think the veneer to be oak? A few thoughts spring to mind with this limited information; what kind of oak; English; French; American; red or white how was the veneer cut to expose the grain;

http://www.mds-doors.co.uk/veneers/venee...g-methods/

Is it stained; is it grain filled and what finish has been applied?

How much patching is required and is the remaining veneer securely attached?

I'm certainly not trying to put you off Robin in fact I would encourage you to have a go because veneering is very interesting. Could you please expand a bit more and perhaps add a picture or two because this is such a common problem?

I'll be happy to help if I can once I have the full picture.

Kind regards, Col.