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   saschafer | Feb 28, 2008 05:04pm | #1

   I've used some self-adhesive veneer from Oakwood Veneer in a built-in application. I've never tried it with a standalone piece of furniture. It's easy to use, although the veneer layer is very thin. I'd be concerned about applying it to tightly curved surfaces, and I'd also only use it where the edges were completely covered (a panel in a frame, for example), to avoid having the edges lift. (While I trust 3M to do a good job with the adhesive, any kind of pressure-sensitive adhesive just makes me nervous.)

   -Steve

    

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   aranman | Feb 29, 2008 02:55pm | #3

   Steve, thanks for your response to my question re: self adhesive veneer. Your experience sounds good and I would probably use this method for the job at hand except now I've discovered that self-adhesive veneer is not available here in Ireland. I could try eBay but I need to actually see the material to get a good match. I'm thinking that I'll try to find regular veneer and teach myself how to apply it. I'm working on a small flat surface (end of chest) so it will be a good time to learn. Again thanks for your advice. Jim

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   saschafer | Feb 29, 2008 04:57pm | #6

   I agree with Bob (don't let him know that). Try the iron-on approach.

   -Steve

    

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   ASK | Feb 28, 2008 09:03pm | #2

   I used self adhesive maple veneer on the side of 2 kitchen base cabinets which were originally to have another cabinet between them. It's 2 years and it's fine, no lifting and no bubbles.

   ASK

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   aranman | Feb 29, 2008 02:58pm | #4

   ASK, thanks for taking the time to relate your self-adhesive veneer experience. It looks like I'll be using regular veneer and learning a new skill as you can see from my previous post addressed to Steve. Jim

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   KiddervilleAcres | Feb 29, 2008 04:49pm | #5

   There is a recent article from FWW that talks about iron on veneering.  Looked to me like a relatively inexpensive way to get started.  I haven't tried veneering but am headed towards it as I'm about to embark down the hide glue path. 

   That way I get to buy some new tools!

   Regards, Bob @ Kidderville Acres

   A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!

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   bigfootnampa | Mar 01, 2008 01:27am | #7

   Iron on works great for small pieces and edgings.  It's pushing things on large surfaces, I'd go another route there.  I have often used yellow glue applied to both surfaces (two coats if it soaks in much) to create my own iron on veneers.  This works fine for small repairs and edges but its quite tough to get past the shrinkage stresses and keep adhesion tight on large surfaces unless you have a hot press.  Better to vac bag or caul press or hammer veneer then.