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Dwolf

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Subject : veneering over veneered table top
Posted : 2014-03-22 1:50 PM
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I was approached to see if I can veneer walnut on a 8 foot oval tabletop that is veneered itself. I read that crossbanding is a possibility but they may not want the veneer to run that direction... Any thoughts on this ??
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Don Stephan

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Subject : RE: veneering over veneered table top
Posted : 2014-03-23 6:26 PM
Post #37115 - In reply to #37113
The new top layer will be subject to any glue adhesion issues under the current layer and any adhesion issues with the finish on the current layer. A two ply added to the top and bottom would leave a thickish veneer edge that might be caught and lifted during use.


 
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mikemcnerney

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Subject : RE: veneering over veneered table top
Posted : 2014-03-27 6:22 PM
Post #37118 - In reply to #37113
I say strip the existing finish both sides.
If you want the new veneer going in the same direction crossband first & then layer with new


 
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ckurak

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Subject : RE: veneering over veneered table top
Posted : 2014-03-28 8:22 AM
Post #37119 - In reply to #37113
It might be easier, more reliable, and less expensive, to simply build a new top from scratch.

I turned down a similar project last year. The customer wanted me to "restore" an old table by adding/repairing the veneer. Evidently they wanted to do so because of the "sentimental value" of the piece. When I pointed out the issues, they simply said ok. Then, they tossed the table in the dumpster. They originally had no idea of what was involved in a repair, but respected my opinion. I still get a lot of new work from this customer.
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