Phil Martinez
10-30-2012, 11:45 PM
Hey, my name is Phil and I have been doing woodworking for close to 40 years, I have done furniture, cabinets and doors. Mostly southwest style since I live in New Mexico. I want to veneer some panels for an old VW truck, I have done some veneer but not much since there is not a lot of demand for that kind of work in this area.
My questions are as follows
The panels need to be 1/8" thick and be able to conform to some minor contours, what substrate would be suitable for this application?
What veneer type would be best for this application, raw veneer, backed veneer or peel and stick?
What finish is the best for this application, being that it is going to be panels inside a vehicle and it will be outside in summer and winter, huge temp swings and our climate is pretty dry in the summer?
What is the best adhesive for this application?
I would appreciate input from veneer masters, I was referred to this forum by Joe woodworker.
Thanks for your help, Phil
My questions are as follows
The panels need to be 1/8" thick and be able to conform to some minor contours, what substrate would be suitable for this application?
What veneer type would be best for this application, raw veneer, backed veneer or peel and stick?
What finish is the best for this application, being that it is going to be panels inside a vehicle and it will be outside in summer and winter, huge temp swings and our climate is pretty dry in the summer?
What is the best adhesive for this application?
I would appreciate input from veneer masters, I was referred to this forum by Joe woodworker.
Thanks for your help, Phil