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Darryl Keil
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Dear Michael,When you say iron on veneer I am assuming you are referring to the kind of veneer that comein sheets with a hot melt type of adhesive on the back.The problem with iron on veneer, whether you use the hot melt type or brush PVA glue on yourself, is that you are applying extreme heat in a very localized area and then the veneer cools rapidly as your iron moves on. This ends up cracking the veneer, opening up seams andgenerally stressing the veneer. Although this technique is a quick and easy fix it is not a goodmethod for a high quality lasting job, veneer needs to be properly pressed. I reserve this technique for edges of unusual shapes where its difficult to get clamps on. An edge is not a high visual surface so I consider it acceptable in these situations.SincerelyDarryl Keil : I have just built a pair of loudspeakers out of 25mm MDF. I have : covered them with rolls of "iron-on veneer". Everything seems ok : except for the wood (ash) splitting down the centre after ironing.: This is no problem as I will fill the cracks with a suitable wood : filler.: I have looked at your forum and can find no mention of iron-on : veneer. Is this particular form of veneer suitable for MDF, will it : perform as well as traditional veneer and is it alright to paint it : with polyurethane varnish?.: Any comments or tips you have, re iron-on veneer, would be greatly : appreciated.: Michael Grierson (UK): mcgfloyd@lineone.net
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