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BigRob777

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Subject : Veneering Newbie
Posted : 2008-05-26 8:26 AM
Post #34561
I'm a "jack of all trades" kind of woodworker and am really getting interested in veneering. I have recently purchased a bunch of coffee table-sized beneer batches and a veneer vacuum press. My best veneer is waterfall bubinga. My question is this: Where do I find out information about how to get started? I have a project for my church, which intails a considerable amount of veneering of curly cherry and an inlay of ebony. I don't want to mess the veneer up, so I want to get better educated before I start the process. Any links and tips will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Rob
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craig tufankjian

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Subject : RE: Veneering Newbie
Posted : 2008-05-26 8:37 AM
Post #34562 - In reply to #34561
Rob,

I must say that is some nice looking waterfall bubinga. has a nice large welt curl too it.

For advice on the vacuum aspect your at the right place . you might want to try darryl's videos for some additional advice.

or just ask question's.

Craig


 
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BigRob777

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Subject : RE: Veneering Newbie
Posted : 2008-05-26 8:56 AM
Post #34563 - In reply to #34562
Thanks Craig. I just found this forum today and haven't searched out the whole thing yet. I'll try to find his videos.
Rob


 
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ckurak

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Subject : RE: Veneering Newbie
Posted : 2008-05-26 9:18 AM
Post #34564 - In reply to #34563
Rob,

I agree with Craig. Ask questions here and get both of Darryl's videos: http://www.vacupress.com/videos.htm

If you want to go further into decorative veneering and marquetry, check out Paul Schürch's 2 videos. They can be found at schurchwoodwork.com.

You mentioned an ebony "inlay." I suggest Paul's "Decorative Veneering" video for technique.

Good luck,

Charles


 
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craig tufankjian

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Subject : RE: Veneering Newbie
Posted : 2008-05-26 10:06 AM
Post #34565 - In reply to #34564
I was also going to suggest Pauls video but I didn't want to step on Darryl's toes.

There are a large number of books and video's at veneersystems.com. Darryl's and Pauls as well as others.

But for the combination of vacuum and veneer Darryl's is the way to go.


 
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ckurak

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Subject : RE: Veneering Newbie
Posted : 2008-05-26 10:51 AM
Post #34566 - In reply to #34565
There was absolutely no intent on my part to step on Darryl's toes. I see the four videos as being complementary, and not competing.

I definitely would watch Darryl's video first. In fact, watch it several times, and take notes. This is where I learned the basics, and much, much more. Paul uses vacuum pressing in his work, but the concentration there is on decorative veneering and marquetry, as those titles indicate.

By the way, I am a very satisfied customer of both Darryl and Paul. I have had the pleasure and honor of meeting both gentlemen at trade shows and seminars. What I have learned from them has enabled me to profitably add veneering to my custom woodworking business. I highly recommend both sources. Again, I recommend learning from Darryl's videos first.

Charles


 
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Don Stephan

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Subject : RE: Veneering Newbie
Posted : 2008-05-26 6:07 PM
Post #34573 - In reply to #34566
Ditto the video recommendations, both sources and viewing order.

You're also welcome to download a compilation of notes taken mainly from this forum but also from some other sources. It can be found at www.stephanwoodworking.com/downloads


 
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BigRob777

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Subject : RE: Veneering Newbie
Posted : 2008-05-26 9:04 PM
Post #34575 - In reply to #34573
Wow, thanks all. I recently ordered two books (watching the funds for a bit), but would love to watch those videos. I've just spent way too much on veneer these past two weeks. Those DVDs are on my todo list. Thanks again. I'll be sure to ask questions.
Rob


 
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Paul Kierstead

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Subject : RE: Veneering Newbie
Posted : 2008-05-27 11:06 AM
Post #34576 - In reply to #34575
Well, I hate to sound like a salesman, but you really might want to reconsider; I strongly believe those videos will pay themselves back plus more after the first panel if you are using a pricey veneer, just for the less mistakes you will make (and they will get made).


 
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Brian Gray

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Subject : RE: Veneering Newbie
Posted : 2008-05-27 11:18 AM
Post #34577 - In reply to #34576
I will agree with Paul.

My opinion is that there really are not any good books on veneering.

(however, Silas Kopf's is coming soon...)

But overall, every book on veneering is either outdated (doesn't deal with modern techniques, adhesives, etc), or is no good. (only my two cents and opinion).

The best resources out there are as said above - Darryl's videos, Schurch's videos, and then probably the best resource is this forum right here.

If you haven't already, be sure to download Don Stephan's document. He's done all of us a very valuable favor by compiling info for us.



 
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BigRob777

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Subject : RE: Veneering Newbie
Posted : 2008-05-27 3:06 PM
Post #34578 - In reply to #34577
How do I find Don's info download? Ahh, there it is.


 
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BigRob777

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Subject : RE: Veneering Newbie
Posted : 2008-05-27 3:07 PM
Post #34579 - In reply to #34578
BTW, when I said I'm a jack of all trades kinda woodworker, I should have specified "and a master of none".
Rob


 
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Darryl Keil

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Subject : RE: Veneering Newbie
Posted : 2008-05-27 9:32 PM
Post #34586 - In reply to #34565
Craig,

Please, never be concerned about stepping on my toes when handing out information. This forum is for sharing information and I would never want any one to hold that back because it might compete with any of my products. That would only compromise what I want this forum to be about.

Darryl
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