Dick chain
02-02-2011, 6:53 PM
Hello everyone, I am new to the blog and am an amateur wood worker, I was referred here by "Joewoodworker"... I have my Moms hope chest (1930 vintage) which is veneered.. The chest is basically a blanket chest about 18"/18"/48".. If it was any ordinary chest it would be junk, but it has value to me.. The veneer on the main chest (ends and front) is salvageable.. I have hand sanded one end so far and finished it with semi-gloss oil base poly and it looks great. Poly is obviously not the original finish but I am looking for durability... The veneer on the cover is another story. It is a two ply walnut and is completely shot... I have never done veneer before and need you folks to get me through it..
First, I have been looking around on the net and can't seem to find two ply walnut.. Can I just make my own two ply with an underlay of inexpensive veneer??The cover is made of numerous cedar planks and I believe two ply is necessary.. Also how do I match the type and shade of walnut?? Is there a veneer company that will except a sample of the old veneer and come a little close with a match?? I'm not looking for an exact match just close..last question today, what adhesive is best, I've been reading endlessly and am confused with adhesives. Many recommend peel and stick but I have never seen anything peel and stick work will...
Thanks in advance..... Rich
First, I have been looking around on the net and can't seem to find two ply walnut.. Can I just make my own two ply with an underlay of inexpensive veneer??The cover is made of numerous cedar planks and I believe two ply is necessary.. Also how do I match the type and shade of walnut?? Is there a veneer company that will except a sample of the old veneer and come a little close with a match?? I'm not looking for an exact match just close..last question today, what adhesive is best, I've been reading endlessly and am confused with adhesives. Many recommend peel and stick but I have never seen anything peel and stick work will...
Thanks in advance..... Rich