Woodworker's Guide to Veneering & Inlay

Woodworker's Guide to Veneering & Inlay

Jonathan Benson

• © 2008
• Paperback
• 159 pages
• Color photos, glossary, index

Veneering is a timeless technique that offers endless design options, preserves natural resources, and adds an extra touch of beauty and luxury to a project. It's a technique that can be mastered by woodworkers of all skill levels. Woodworker's Guide to Veneering & Inlay can teach you:

• The history and advantages of veneers
• How to buy and store wood veneer
• Basics of cutting, matching, and taping
• Selecting plywood and composite substrates
• Gluing, pressing, and edging
• More complex matching, inlays, and veneer patterns
• The basics of marquetry and parquetry
• How to band saw your own veneer
• Troubleshooting and repairs