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Darryl Keil
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Dave,From the sounds of it Im not sure the mahogany crotch is worth saving but going through the flattening process is at least worth a try. And, yes you can fill the small voids with glue depending on the kind you use.Here is the flattening formula I use.SincerelyDarryl KeilVENEER FLATTENING FORMULAMix Together:2 parts white or yellow glue3 parts water1 part glycerin1 part denatured alcohol1. Mix all components together thoroughly and apply to both sides of the veneer liberally.2. Let soak for a minute or two3. Place veneer between fiberglass window screen (both sides) and add 2-3 layers ofnewspaper on top of the screen. You may continue by adding more newspaper, screen,veneer, etc., stacking as high as you like. Flip each veneer end for end so the wavy partsare not all in the same spot.4. Place this "sandwich" in your veneer press with a caul on top (1/4" minimum.) andapply full pressure.5. Change the newspaper 3 times the first day and leave under pressure overnight.6. On the second day remove the sandwich from the press and take away the screen, it isno longer needed, as the veneer will not stick to the newspaper anymore.7. Change the newspaper 3 times this day but do not put the sandwich in the press, justplace weight on top of the caul to hold the stack down. It is easy to think this second dayis unnecessary since the veneer will feel fairly dry, but it is not dry enough to press. Thisextra day is important for good final results.8. On the third day the veneer is ready to use. If you do not use it immediately the veneerwill stay flat for months provided a board is placed on top of the veneer stack, apply lightpressure. Newspaper between the veneer is unnecessary at this point: I bought a "grab bag" box of veneer from a retiring woodworker and : there is a flitch of mahogany crotch veneer, but it is cracked up the : middle of the crotch section to the point where small pieces have : separated. It is also curved, having been stored in a cardboard box : too long. Is there a way to flatten cracked crotch pieces without : causing more damage? If small pieces are missing can the voids be : filled with colored epoxy without failing later? Thank you, Dave Lyon.
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