Veneering with an Iron

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2 жыл бұрын

A brief overview of veneering a large walnut countertop with an iron and heat sensitive glue, no other special tools required. The base material was two layers of MDF providing an extremely flat surface to veneer on. This particular one is over 12 feet long and features a bookmatched veneer layout. The top was finished with Osmo Poly X oil which offers a durable protective finish without the look of plastic. The glue is called Heatlock and can be found online.

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@pmelchman 2 жыл бұрын

My mentor was a huge resaw / veneer woodworker. Hence I am also. It’s a great way to use our resources.

@jameswesleyfurniture 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, defintely true

@tomleed2818 Жыл бұрын

Nice work! Thanks for sharing.

@jameswesleyfurniture 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ATRestoration Жыл бұрын

If the veneer cracks, the iron is bit too hot. I also make the veneer wet before finishing, so that the loose areas bubble up and I can iron them down correctly.

@michaelrobinson9643 11 ай бұрын

Hello, and thanks for that advice. When do you wet it exactly and to what degree? I have been contemplating using a damp cotton pillowcase when ironing to introduce some steam but I think that's a different approach than what you are doing which I think from your words is a step to confirm it's all glued properly (but is it after or during... ).

@jameswesleyfurniture 8 ай бұрын

Interesting, thanks for the info

@churrascox_Mad 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic result

@jameswesleyfurniture 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@stuart2151 Ай бұрын

Great job

@WadeFabrications 2 жыл бұрын

Hey James beautiful work! Wondering if you veneered the bottom side as well?

@jameswesleyfurniture 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, in veneering that's a critical step

@joeyprather4739 Жыл бұрын

Awesome work. If this is going into a restaurant or cafe, how do the edges hold up? Do you use any tricks to keep edges from peeling etc?

@jameswesleyfurniture 8 ай бұрын

Minimal use surface

@EvanarProductions 2 жыл бұрын

What did you use to finish/seal the piece? Also, what does the glue look like in its container? Thank you for the tips. - A fellow eager carpenter

@jameswesleyfurniture 2 жыл бұрын

On this I used osmo poly x oil, the glue is called heatlock and is a pink glue

@omerekren5301 Ай бұрын

please tell me what s name glue ?

@conscience-commenter Жыл бұрын

It would have been nice to see actual processes instead of cutting scenes together after it was done . People learn from seeing it done and dealing with mistakes as they arise .

@jameswesleyfurniture 8 ай бұрын

Interesting...one of my first videos

@michaelrobinson9643 11 ай бұрын

Hi, I use titebond and assume the dynamics of it are the same as heatlock with regard to film thickness and such. What has been your experience ironing veneer and the precision or evenness of the glue application? I'm curious to know if I need to have a super thin and super consistent glue coating or if some differences from my roller will cause ripples or issues in the veneer. Do you need to roll the veneer after ironing?

@jameswesleyfurniture 8 ай бұрын

This was paper backed veneer which helps with telegraphing so it's pretty smooth