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Jim Mc

 
Subject : How does a novice get started
Posted : 2005-09-30 4:56 PM
Post #32444
Just purchased a 100 system since I am interested in doing some inlay and marquetry. I thought it best to begin with some basic veneering but I just don't know how to begin. Reading these posts makes me even more confused. I now realize that I really know very little about this. Any suggestions???? J.


 
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Brian Gray

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Subject : RE: How does a novice get started
Posted : 2005-09-30 5:30 PM
Post #32445 - In reply to #32444
If your interest is decorative veneering and marquetry, I would get Paul Schurch's video and companion book.
http://www.schurchwoodwork.com/tools/educational.html

For general vacuum veneering and pressing, you can't beat our fine host's videos, available at this website.

And instead of recommening a book (there aren't a lot out there that cover vacuum pressing and veneering well) I recommend that you take a little time each day, and just read through old posts on this board. I do that from time to time, and I always rediscover a little nugget here and there. I really think that this board is probably the best resource that there is for all veneering and vacuum pressing issues. Print some of the pages, or jot down notes.

And from then on, just ask your questions here. There's a lot of skill represented on this board to tap into, and I've never seen anyone get agitated over a basic question.

We are all very civilized here...you can ask anything, and we're glad to help...no matter how basic.

Good luck.


 
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Carl Morrell

 
Subject : RE: How does a novice get started
Posted : 2005-10-01 9:15 AM
Post #32447 - In reply to #32445
I am a self taught woodworker. My approach has been, start simple and each time I make a new piece of furnitue I try something I have not done before.
Decide on a simple project for your first.

All the books I have on veneering are obsolete since vacuum presses and urea-modified resin are relatively new technology. Darryls video really helped me. One you have seen it done, you will realize how easy it is.

My two rules:
1) You spend a lot more time looking at something than making it, so take your time and don't be afraid to redo somthing.
2) FROM DARRYL: we all make mistakes, the difference between a pro and an amateur is how good we ar at fixing them.

Good luck! Carl


 
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Darryl Keil

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Subject : RE: How does a novice get started
Posted : 2005-10-01 1:25 PM
Post #32448 - In reply to #32444
Jim,

If you have the time take a week veneering class. There are a number of good schools that have one week classes. Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, Marc Adams School of Woodworking, Rosewood School. Paul Schurch teaches classes. There are more if you do a search. Videos and books are good but hands on learning with a teacher cant be beat.

Sincerely
Darryl Keil


 
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Jim Mc

 
Subject : RE: How does a novice get started
Posted : 2005-10-03 3:11 PM
Post #32452 - In reply to #32448
Thanks for your responses - I ordered two videos today from Vacupress. J.
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