My father recently gave me a pile of what I believe to be walnut burl veneer, definitely burl, not sure about walnut. Anyway, the veneer is very wavey and was wondering how to flatten it before cutting, matching, and glueing to panels. I don’t believe I can accurately cut it in its dry form. Anybody have advice?
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Yeah, there is a standard technique for flattening potato-chip veneer. You wet the veneer with a solution containing glycerin, PVA, and water. The solution restores the flexibility of the veneer so you can clamp it flat between mats of paper. Over several days, the paper absorbs the water, leaving you with flat veneer. Most any book about veneering will cover this, plus many other things you will want to know.
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