Gluing Veneer To Radius Box Parts, "Made Easy"

Very well explained…. Nice job Dennis

A big help thanks for the info.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

When you mention hardwood what type do you suggest ? do you also use hide glue when gluing the box together?

Great Info Dennis Thanks for posting this!!

-- Rj's Woodworks,San Jose & Weed Ca,

How timely! My husband is attempting to repair an old chest that his mother was given for her wedding. The walnut veneer has warped, buckled and peeled from years of abuse and he is hoping to restore this family heirloom.

Is it possible to salvage the buckled veneer or should he remove all the damaged veneer and start anew?

He’s asking me to find him a tutorial, so any directions are appreciated!

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

thanks for the tip , dennis .

always good to know how the pro’s do things !

how are you felling lately ?

-- david ,new mexico ,allheart

That’s great. Nice job and good photos. Many thanks.

-- Socrates: "I drank what?"

A great tutorial Dennis,

This is something I’ve never tried.

I have a friend who restores pianos, & he always uses hide glue.

He removes old veneer thats been glued with hide glue with a steamer type tool.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

Thanks Patti & Jim for your complements.

Hi RJ, I have used all types of hardwood & never had any troubles. I use hot animal hide glue on everything, it’s works incredible on any type of joint.

-- Dennis Zongker

Hi MMH,

How has life been treating you? It looks like you have been busy making a bunch of canes. Keep up the great work.

As far as fixing veneer on a piece of furniture. It would depend on how much that piece is worth, and how much is it worth to you and your family.

If it is worth keeping it’s original value, I would try and save the old veneer. If it was glued up with hide glue. Then I would try to heat the veneer with a small steam iron. To remove the veneer and then re glue it back on.

-- Dennis Zongker

Hi Patron
Thanks for the kind words,

I have been feeling good. Knock on wood. lol I’m back to working full days & woodworking all weekend.

Hi Dick,

Thank you sir. Looks like you have been having fun with those ant’s.

-- Dennis Zongker

HI Dennis;

Great write up.

You didn’t mention the smell though. Yuck!!! LOL

Your project looks beautiful !

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

Hi Lee, Thank you sir!

Yes, I forgot to say that hot animal hide glue is very Yucky smelling. But in time, one can get immune to it!

-- Dennis Zongker

Nicely explained, Dennis.

Thanks for the tutorial and the tips.

It’s looks easy when you do it!

-- Steve, New Zealand, www.steveracz.com

Great information Dennis. I hope to be able to use it soon.

Thanks

-- Kent Shepherd * The goal is-----More Tools!

Dennis
Congratulations for the so nicely explained content of your las posting.
More than a real pro you’re an excellent teacher as well.
Best of all is know,ing that you are completely sound and working normally.
thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

-- MARCO AURELIO R. GUIMARAES, BELO HORIZONTE, MG, BRAZIL

Well explained and the pictures really help. Thanks for sharing.

Dennis A great posting. I need to get into this hide glue sticky stuff.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Great blog Dennis.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

Very helpful tips Dennis. Thanks!

As for the hide glue, why do you prefer this over modern adhesives? I really have no opinion on the issue, but I was curious why you prefer it. Also, do you use it on furniture as well? Thanks!

Hutch

-- I hope the volume of shavings one creates is directly related to the probablility of one's success, cuz if so I've got it made!!

So Dennis, When are you going to hold private classes? I’m first in line!

What are the options if one is fixing a pre-existing piece and does not haveclamping cauls that fit the shape of the box/chest? 1) Make clamping cauls to fit each dimension being re-veneered? If so, with what/how?; 2) Use a vacuum system. Do they make them large enough to fit a full size chest?

Could one make a clamping caul by making a mold from plywood, then create the curves by adhering insulation foam spray to it while pressing against the chest/artifact, protecting it w/ plastic so the hardened foam removes easily? Sounds messy, but how else can one create a caul and get a tight fit?

I’m starting to think that removing all of the old veneer and painting the chest in faux wood would be easier. Maybe add some medallion pieces made from solid wood to glue or nail on.

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

This is so cool! Please post more blogs like this with TONS of photos. I love seeing how other woodworkers do their thing.

This is a really interesting process and I’ve never done anything like it.

-- Check out my new website! http://www.blakeweberwoodworking.com

Thank you, Steve It’s so much fun,that’s why is easy. lol

-- Dennis Zongker

Thank you, Kent Thats way blogs are so much fun, we can learn from each other.

-- Dennis Zongker

Hi Maro, I was wondering how your box was coming along? And thank you for the kind words.

-- Dennis Zongker

Hi Loucarb, thank you

Hey Karson, Yea the glue is sticky & very stinky. Its funny how many people I ask to smell the glue pot when its hot, and everyone always cringes. And tells me, man that crap stinks. lol

-- Dennis Zongker

Thank you, Grumpy

Hi Hyperhuthch,

At first hot hide glue seams very hard to work with. After time It gets easer. I think the best part about hide glue is that it is much stronger then other glues, if you use granular vs pearl. Also its very forgiving and moves with the wood. Its great for using on joints, because if you need to repair a piece of furniture or a violin. You can loosen the joints with heat & water or inject denatured alcohol into the joint. This way you don’t have to break or chip the wood.

-- Dennis Zongker

Hi Meillie,

It would be nice if we lived closer together, then we could share are woodworking projects together.

As far as the piece of furniture that your talking about, could you send me some pictures, & maybe I could help figure the best way to repair it.

-- Dennis Zongker

Thank you, Blake
I should have a new blog ready next week.

-- Dennis Zongker

Hay Dennis great blog. It was very informative thanks. I never tried packet cutting in marquetry before, maybe you could give us some pointers on that sometime. You of course make it look very easy!

-- Paul Sayre Creativity is a drug I cannot live without. Cecil B. DeMille (1881 - 1959)

I have worked with hide glue before, and I do like how easy it works/unworks when trying to repair something. I find it most interesting that you use it in ALL applications. Thanks, and can’t wait to see more!

Hutch

P.S. I actually apprenticed under a violin maker for a bit, and I didn’t find the smell of the hide glue to be all that bad. :)

-- I hope the volume of shavings one creates is directly related to the probablility of one's success, cuz if so I've got it made!!

Dennis thanks for sharing with us you are one of the best lumber jocks have to offer.

-- Billp