Robert Engel
11-02-2016, 9:06 AM
I just finished applying veneer to 10 drawer fronts for a dresser build. This is my first attempt at a large scale veneering job.
The veneer is figured cherry 1/28" non backed applied to solid cherry.
I used TB cold press veneer glue and clamped the drawer faces together. 2 of the drawers appeared to have glue bleeding through. I applied glue to both veneer and substrate using a roller. In retrospect, based on squeeze out, I used way too much glue. Difficult to see in photo, but there a linear streaks of staining after scraping off the glue.
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After removing the veneer by sanding and scraping you can see the remnants of the glue streaks:
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I was lucky to be able to get another piece of veneer from the same lot. This time I used TB hide glue applied with a brush, clamped as before with wax paper between veneers. After 48 hours in clamps the glue was still tacky. I am definitely not satisfied with this glue.
You can see the film of hide glue on the surface.
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I don't know where the coating of glue came from but I'm wondering if its bleed through?
After a bit of rather nervous scraping it is better but compared to the other drawers these appear darker:
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Its a total mystery to me as to why only these two drawers are giving me a problem.
I am extremely concerned with the amount of scraping this is requiring I don't have much veneer to work with.
My main questions are what impact this may have on finishing? I plan to use oil and shellac.
Would a wipe down with water help?
I am so bummed out about this that I have not touched the project in several days.
I anxiously await your advice!!
The veneer is figured cherry 1/28" non backed applied to solid cherry.
I used TB cold press veneer glue and clamped the drawer faces together. 2 of the drawers appeared to have glue bleeding through. I applied glue to both veneer and substrate using a roller. In retrospect, based on squeeze out, I used way too much glue. Difficult to see in photo, but there a linear streaks of staining after scraping off the glue.
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After removing the veneer by sanding and scraping you can see the remnants of the glue streaks:
346812
I was lucky to be able to get another piece of veneer from the same lot. This time I used TB hide glue applied with a brush, clamped as before with wax paper between veneers. After 48 hours in clamps the glue was still tacky. I am definitely not satisfied with this glue.
You can see the film of hide glue on the surface.
346813
I don't know where the coating of glue came from but I'm wondering if its bleed through?
After a bit of rather nervous scraping it is better but compared to the other drawers these appear darker:
346814
Its a total mystery to me as to why only these two drawers are giving me a problem.
I am extremely concerned with the amount of scraping this is requiring I don't have much veneer to work with.
My main questions are what impact this may have on finishing? I plan to use oil and shellac.
Would a wipe down with water help?
I am so bummed out about this that I have not touched the project in several days.
I anxiously await your advice!!