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Darryl Keil
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Dear Marian,Compound curves are difficult and whether or not you can do it at all depends on how gentle the curve is. Without seeing a picture of it I cannot say. If it is possible at all you will have to wet the veneer to prevent wrinkling or cracking. I usually apply yellow glue to the veneer and lightly wet the face side with water, then press it. This usually allows me to get the veneer to bend around compound curves. Since you are using epoxy and there is no water in it to aid the veneer's flexibility, I suggest you wet the veneer and pre-press it on your curve with newspaper on top to wick the moisture out of the veneer. Change the newspaper 3 or 4 times to get the veneer relatively dry again. The veneer should now be in the shape you want it and can glue it with the epoxy. I would do a test with some scrap veneer first.SincerelyDarryl Keil: I am building two pod-like table bases that have compound curves. : They are 3-sided. Two of the sides are flat at 90 degrees to each : other and the length of the sides have an arc. The third "side" is a : quarter round that tapers down to meet the other 2 sides almost at a : point. It is constructed similarly to a boat hull, with ribs, : flexible foam, and fiberglass. The problem I need advice on is : veneering the side that has the compound curve. I dont know how to : avoid cracks and overlaps in the veneer. It is about 1/64th thick : and I need to use epoxy for the adhesive. I would appreciate any : suggestions as to how to do this.
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