I've decided to make an attempt at Veneering 101 and see how I go.
Couple of questions for those who have been through this befo
Let's say we're talking about a medium sized (300mm X 300mm?) box-type
thing. And .06mm veneer.

I know that differential movement between the veneer and the backer
can cause problems. Can MDF or 10mm ply be used as the backer,
realizing that it's going to be completely covered by the veneer and/
or the lining material?

From a procedural standpoint am I better off veneering the components
of the box before or after assembly? In other words do I cut, say,
the plywood side panels slightly larger than necessary, veneer them,
then cut the veneered panel down to exact requirements OR should I
assemble/glue up the ply carcass, and THEN apply the veneer? (I
expect I'll be using mitred joints for the box.)

Many thanx,

FoggyTown

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FoggyTown wrote:

| Let's say we're talking about a medium sized (300mm X 300mm?)
| box-type thing. And .06mm veneer.

That's some thin veneer! Is it transparent?

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Morris Dovey
DeSoto Solar
DeSoto, Iowa USA
http://www.iedu.com/DeSoto/

FoggyTown wrote:
I've decided to make an attempt at Veneering 101 and see how I go.
Couple of questions for those who have been through this befo
Let's say we're talking about a medium sized (300mm X 300mm?)
box-type thing. And .06mm veneer.

I know that differential movement between the veneer and the backer
can cause problems. Can MDF or 10mm ply be used as the backer,
realizing that it's going to be completely covered by the veneer
and/ or the lining material?

Yes
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From a procedural standpoint am I better off veneering the
components
of the box before or after assembly? In other words do I cut, say,
the plywood side panels slightly larger than necessary, veneer them,
then cut the veneered panel down to exact requirements OR should I
assemble/glue up the ply carcass, and THEN apply the veneer? (I
expect I'll be using mitred joints for the box.)

I'd veneer, cut, assemble.


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On Sep 15, 4:01?pm, "Morris Dovey" wrote:
FoggyTown wrote:

| Let's say we're talking about a medium sized (300mm X 300mm?)
| box-type thing. And .06mm veneer.

That's some thin veneer! Is it transparent?

--
Morris Dovey
DeSoto Solar
DeSoto, Iowa USAhttp://www.iedu.com/DeSoto/

Ummmmmm . . . maybe that should be 0.6mm

FoggyTown
Most of my projects' best features began as mistakes!