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Djarchow

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Subject : how to fix tear in veneer
Posted : 2013-07-01 2:43 PM
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I was gluing up some two ply ribbon stripe mahogany on curved mdf panels. I have used this same veneer multiple times. I always use a small piece of the the green 3m painters tape on each end to hold the veneer in place while I put the layup in the bag. When I took one of the panel out of the bag and tried to remove the tape it was really stuck to the wood on one end. When I tried to gently pull it up, some of the wood fibers in one of the ribbon areas pulled up with the tape in about a 3/8" area. They are still attached to the rest of the veneer at the other end.

Any suggestions for repairing this?

Thanks for the help!

Dennis


 
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Don Stephan

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Subject : RE: how to fix tear in veneer
Posted : 2013-07-01 7:09 PM
Post #36932 - In reply to #36931
Hide, yellow,or white glue would be my thought. The moisture in each will soften the fibers slightly so they will accept the bend. A bit of glue in the torn area of the veneer, press the fibers down into the glue and wipe well with a damp sponge to remove excess glue, than clamp until glue is set.

This has happened to me several times, so I now try to remember to lift the tape end on the veneer and pull the tape towards the edge.


 
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Djarchow

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Subject : RE: how to fix tear in veneer
Posted : 2013-07-01 8:35 PM
Post #36933 - In reply to #36932
Don,

Thanks for the suggestion. Since I am going to be giving then a wash coat of weak transtint, will the glue not allow the dye to take in that spot?

Thanks again,

Dennis


 
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Don Stephan

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Subject : RE: how to fix tear in veneer
Posted : 2013-07-02 7:31 PM
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You're going to wipe well with a damp sponge after pressing the torn veneer down, to remove as much glue as possible. Generally I use hide glue because it takes a bit of dye and stain. After the glue cures you could wipe with a bit of mineral spirits or naptha and look for glue smear, sand with your final grit if any appears.
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