EDG-Fundamentals of Veneering 26-1

Fundamentals of Veneering

Instructor - Chip Webster

Chip Webster has been restoring fine old furniture for over 20 years, often requiring

repairing or making new veneer panels for doors, cabinet tops and other components.

Class Assistant - TBD

Prerequisites:

Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate

Class Goals:  to learn the fundamentals of veneering using a variety of clamping systems and process techniques.  

Veneers are often used to apply expensive exotic woods or woods with figure or a beautiful grain pattern to a less expensive board. They are also used to create decorative elements, such as inlaid pictures or banding, in projects.

In this workshop we will make a small panel to take home suitable for use as a lid for a small box. We will explore the use of commercially available veneers and shop sawn veneers, where to use each and how to apply them. Different substrates and adhesives will be discussed and used during the class. Cutting and jointing veneer, and the process of securing and clamping, including a vacuum press, will be practiced. We will also make various edge treatments and discuss the requirements and process to produce a curved panel.

Veneer, tape and other materials will be provided. Students will be required to bring a #11 XActo knife or Olfa utility knife. 

Students should also bring, if they have available, a sharp low angled block plane and several 12" F style clamps (Harbor Freight is a great source for the F clamps at a very reasonable cost).

We will be working with a bandsaw, jointer, planer, drum sander, router and table saw in this workshop.

Students should plan to bring lunch or visit a local establishment.

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