I am currently working on a desk and bookcase in walnut and walnut crotch. The upper bookcase has walnut crotch raised panels and the desk lid is a nice 14-15” crotch walnut piece. To continue with the theme I chose to veneer the faces of the lower drawers with crotch figured walnut.
I don’t care much for the thin veneer available from the leading suppliers as it is too thin, the color is cooked out and it comes with warps and cracks that needed to be addressed. I chose to cut my own veneer(1/16+” ) on the bandsaw. The veneer I cut allows me to pattern and size to something I like. Additionally, the color is much more spectacular when the wood is air dried and it seems more stable.
Here are some photos of the work in progress:
Note- the veneer was cut from one board 7”w x 38”L. Glued with liquid hide glue(Old Brown Glue-slow set up).
Photo of the lid to match the drawer fronts. I hope this makes some sense.
dan