Working With Wood Books

This guide for working with veneer has a unique angle, as the author actually shows you how to make your own equipment. By demonstrating how to build your own veneer press and edger, veneering becomes more economical and practical for all woodworkers – particularly those with limited budgets.

Heavy on text and dotted with 65 photographs and drawings, this book offers detailed information, tips, and techniques for working with hardwood veneers. From glues to clamps, prep to finish, and inlays to edging, everything you need to know about veneer is presented in this classic guide. A section on repairing veneer – including chips, blisters, and stains – shows you how to fix veneer with simple tools and very little expense.

A look at cores and core stocks is of particular value, as is the examination of 136 commonly available veneers. With information on each one’s source, color, availability, and price range, you’ll find this to be an essential resource for your veneer work. For further reference, 16 different veneered woods are featured on the covers in full color.