Eww Veneer Episode 7, (repost)
So here’s the latest update to the box making series. In this part we discuss veneers. Where they come from, how they are made, how to prepare them and how to get them ready.So I said that I would post the recipe for the flatten solution. Now there are many different ways to do this. The way that I do it is this: 4 parts water to 2 parts glycerin. Now many people add alcohol, this is believe to help the solution penetrate the wood deeper. Also they add a little bit of Plastic Resin Glue. This I do not know why they do. But you can also buy this solution pre-made at Rockler or at Woodcraft. I hope this helps, also thanks to everyone for using my Amazon link and the Google Ads and Search. I truly appreciate it.
July 7th, 2008 at 6:18 am
Good video K!! I had never seen that method for jointing the edge of veneer. Looks pretty straight forward. Guess I will have to get a better plane than I have.
Looking forward to the next episode.
Jim
July 9th, 2008 at 8:27 am
Veneer is way under appreciated - many dont realize that so much antique fine english furniture is veneered.
anyway - sometimes I use flattener solution with glue in it for wood that wont stay flat, the glue helps keep the shape after it dries if you flatten it under some weight, helps to cut and joint it if its unruly. however, it will make the stain penetrate uneaven, so dont use it if you are looking to stain it. so - thats why the glue in the mix.
T