Listers, Lots of
good info already on this thread, but here are a few more comments.
Mike, I`ve had good results repairing delamination by injecting
waterproof wood glue (Probond- Elmer`s contractors grade) with a
hypodermic needle between the layers. Then, clamp together with c-clamps
using plywood "pads" to spread the clamping force (and not damage the
dash wood). Wax paper or aluminum foil will keep the pads from becoming
glued to the repair piece.
There are plenty of books about veneering and veneer repair out there-
they`ll give a good overview of what to do. Check your local library.
I would definitely check with furniture repair shops- maybe you'll be
lucky enough to find one with reasonable prices for small jobs. Maybe
even find someone who could do a bookmatched veneer job with prettier or
more figured wood than you have now. I agree that bookmatching produces
some beautiful pieces. (My antique collecting sister-in-law has a
matched pair of single beds from the 1920`s. They have headboards and
footboards- 4 pieces total- with bookmatched walnut veneer made from 8
successive slices from the same log. Absolutely beautiful.)
Greg- I see those tortured souls in the burl, too. There`s at least one
seller of veneers on eBay that "specializes" in veneers that seem to
have something depicted in them. Search "burl veneer" or "figured
veneer."
Hal Morton Pascagoula,
MS
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