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Darryl Keil
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Ben,There is an very good flattening solution that will keep the veneers quite flat over a long period, provided they are stacked and weighted.I have posted this formula a number of times, but here it is againSincerelyDarryl 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 have recently purchased a large volume of old crotch and burl veneers that are buckled.: My question is: Is there any merit in trying to pre-flatten them and build a custom crate in : which to store them, or will they return to their buckled state regardless of how well treated: and packaged they are? I understand that the ideal scenario is to flatten them and use them: immediately, but I'd like to have them done and ready to use at will. Maybe I ought to try some: and see for myself, but I was wondering if anyone in the field had any experience with this.: Thanks for a great forum! Best regards, Ben Barrett
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