Don Stephan
Posts: 825
Joined: 2003-07-18
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
 User Profile |
I wouldn't want to use packing tape on seams as it sometimes lifts pieces of the veneer when I remove it. I only use it to hold the veneer and substrate together, and only over 2" paper veneer tape.
I've never sanded through in removing veneer tape glue residue, if that's any consolation. I generally sand with 80 grit to remove most of the paper, then 150 to remove the 80 scratches, then 220. After flooding (water) with a wet sponge and letting dry, I'll sand with 220 any remaining glue residue and then wipe with a damp sponge. I'll sand and wipe again as needed until all the residue seems to be gone. However, I seldom stain the veneer. Most often I'll wipe on a thin coat of boiled linseed oil, dry 24 hours, seal with shellac, then water borne finish.
|
