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Dan Twomey
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The one detail that I forgot to mention in the original post was that I plan on veneering these as one piece with no cutting or seams. Other than that I'd like to thank Darryl for great products and great support!Regards,Dan: Dan,: There are three things I consider before I flatten. First, how big is the panel. Small panels(I consider yours small) can handle more waviness than a large one, lets say 3'x 6' for example. On a small panel the veneer can to some extent flex to accommodate the: unevenness as its pressed flat. The larger the panel the less it can do that. Second, how brittle is the veneer. Since the veneer will be pressed down flat the waves will have to level out and flex to some extent. If its too brittle it will crack. Third, do I have to seam: two or more pieces together. This is usually the reason I flatten more than any other. Wavy veneer is very hard to tape together well. Since veneer is usually book matched the wave on one piece is going in the opposite direction to the adjoining one, making it very: difficult to bring the joint together.: As far as you veneer goes, I dont think you will have a problem provide it will be a single piece panel. If you are using a vacuum press to press it be sure to put a heavier caul on top of the veneer. Like 1/2" or better.: Sincerely: Darryl Keil: : I have some Mahogany crotch veneer (21"x27") that is alittle : : bit 'wavy' and I'm debating on whether or not I have to flatten prior : : to veneering or if it will flatten sufficiently under vacuum. As a : : little bit of detail. When placed on a flat surface it has waves : : about 1/4" high and from one to two inches wide. It has about six of : : these across it's 21 inch width and the veneer is very dry and : : springy. I'd like to hear from 'the voice of experience' here on what : : I should do.: : Regards,: : Dan
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