29-03-2011, 08:59 PM
Hi,
I agree with Paula that veneer can be bent but it is difficult to get the degree of bend just right and in this instance once the veneer has been bent then pressure would be needed over the patch to keep it in close contact with the substrate until the glue set up.. Further problems would be in matching the veneer grain and also I believe a veneer patch in such a position would be very hard to blend in.
One tip I read quite a while ago but not tried myself is to match the grain of a patch of veneer as closely as possible making the veneer patch slightly larger all around then simply glue the patch into place using plenty of pressure; apply glue to the opening; lay on the new veneer patch ensuring it is correctly positioned; over lay with greaseproof paper; over lay again with a thin sheet of rubber; add the pressure pads and clamp tightly. Allow the glue to set overnight then remove the clamps etc and the patch should have been forced into close contact with the substrate but stand proud at the overlap. Gently remove excess veneer using abrasive paper with a backing block of wood and the actual patch joints should blend in very well as they will not be straight line cuts which always stand out.
As I say; I've never tried this method but it sounds highly feasible to me and worth experimenting with.
I recently bent my first veneer with great success and a similar method could be used assuming access is possible for a pair of formers to add clamping pressure. The method can be viewed here at post #115.
http://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/showt...hp?t=62371&page=6
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Missing veneer. Filler applied. Filler levelled.
I like veneering using hot hide glue but patching damaged veneer is very difficult and a good alternative for you Mark and much easier would be to use a good quality wood filler to make good the missing veneer then colour match with good quality artist’s acrylic paint; finishing with French polish. With patience such a repair could be almost invisible; I know because I did such a repair whilst restoring my Ultra Tiger cabinet. The pictures below show the successful repair and this was my first attempt at using filler and paint. Do not use auto filler as the paint didn’t adhere to this when I tried it; I used a two pack wood filler.
I hope this is of use and good luck.
Kind regards, Col.
[attachment=504] [attachment=505] [attachment=506]
Filler blended in. Ready for French polishing. Beautiful cabinet.
I agree with Paula that veneer can be bent but it is difficult to get the degree of bend just right and in this instance once the veneer has been bent then pressure would be needed over the patch to keep it in close contact with the substrate until the glue set up.. Further problems would be in matching the veneer grain and also I believe a veneer patch in such a position would be very hard to blend in.
One tip I read quite a while ago but not tried myself is to match the grain of a patch of veneer as closely as possible making the veneer patch slightly larger all around then simply glue the patch into place using plenty of pressure; apply glue to the opening; lay on the new veneer patch ensuring it is correctly positioned; over lay with greaseproof paper; over lay again with a thin sheet of rubber; add the pressure pads and clamp tightly. Allow the glue to set overnight then remove the clamps etc and the patch should have been forced into close contact with the substrate but stand proud at the overlap. Gently remove excess veneer using abrasive paper with a backing block of wood and the actual patch joints should blend in very well as they will not be straight line cuts which always stand out.
As I say; I've never tried this method but it sounds highly feasible to me and worth experimenting with.
I recently bent my first veneer with great success and a similar method could be used assuming access is possible for a pair of formers to add clamping pressure. The method can be viewed here at post #115.
http://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/showt...hp?t=62371&page=6
[attachment=501] [attachment=502] [attachment=503]
Missing veneer. Filler applied. Filler levelled.
I like veneering using hot hide glue but patching damaged veneer is very difficult and a good alternative for you Mark and much easier would be to use a good quality wood filler to make good the missing veneer then colour match with good quality artist’s acrylic paint; finishing with French polish. With patience such a repair could be almost invisible; I know because I did such a repair whilst restoring my Ultra Tiger cabinet. The pictures below show the successful repair and this was my first attempt at using filler and paint. Do not use auto filler as the paint didn’t adhere to this when I tried it; I used a two pack wood filler.
I hope this is of use and good luck.
Kind regards, Col.
[attachment=504] [attachment=505] [attachment=506]
Filler blended in. Ready for French polishing. Beautiful cabinet.
