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Darryl Keil
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Dear Peter,Everyone has there own preferences for substrates and I wont claim that the only one to useis MDF. Still MDF is considered the premium veneering substrate. There is no grain structureso the veneer can go any direction and the fine particle grid make MDF very stable. Furnituregrade particle board is also good as well as baltic birch and the material you mentioned using.One thing I have noticed on regular veneer grade plywood is sometimes its a little bit wavy andthat can compromise the glue bond and sanding it flat afterwards.I know that after using solid wood MDF and particle board seem like your committing a woodworks sin but these substrates are the most stable sheet goods for veneer. If you would rather use plywood I would recommend baltic birch as there are never voids and the surfaceis always flat.SincerelyDarryl Keil: I have heard you state that you prefer to use mdf as substrate. From a woodworker used to using quality solid hardwoods : for furnituremaking and only now venturing into the world of veneering I am reluctant to use MDF for fine furniture work : instead of "furniture grade" plywood, specifically 3/4". Do you really recommend MDF for "fine furniture" veneering?
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