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ANTIQUE FURNITURE RESTORATION DISCUSSION BOARD
Posted By: James Schooley <furnitureissues@earthlink.net> (0-1pool246-15.nas2.sioux-city1.ia.us.da.qwest.net)
In Response To: oak veneer (Amy)
Date: 3/26/5 15:46
Some dealers will have a spare top for sale, that may be your best bet. It depends on the item, and weather it has a significant value in its original form. I can't say I have seen 1/4" veneer, that sounds like thin lumber. Check twice to make sure it is not thinner, some will be 3/16" with the cross banding included to the outer skin. A cabinet shop can sell you a 1/8" piece of oak plywood for cabinet faceing, this would be the easiest way to proceed, as it will be close to the original skin and if there is a similar layer below, you will want to try to match it as close as you can, for thickness. A thin ply sheet is also easier to adhear and won't require any fancy tools. Just spread both sides with a good wood glue, place a back-up sheet of plywood over the new layer and wieght it all down with what ever is handy. Once dry use a router with a trim bit to cut away the over hanging material and you are ready to proceed with the refinishing schedual as you would normally do. As for matching the rest, start light and darken the new wood till it looks the same. After a seal coat use a glaze with some darker stain added to get the darkness of the missing patina. More on that if you need, good luck, James.
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