Substrate curling when hammer veneering
Machinist60
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I am a novice at hammer veneering. I am attempting to apply veneer to one side of 1/4″ thick wood for tops of Shaker boxes, the largest being 5-1/2″ x 8-1/4″. I know my substrate should be quarter sawn but I did not have any. When the veneer dries the piece curls with the veneer on the concave side. I gather hide glue shrinks when it dries. Will it be enough to size the other side to prevent curling or is there a better way?
Thanks, John.
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At that thickness you will have to veneer both sides. Sizing alone will not prevent the warping. I sometime veneer only one side of things, but only when they are quite narrow and or thick and restrained in some way (table aprons, drawer fronts etc.)
Rob Millard
http://www.americanfederalperiod.com
Thanks, Rob. The sizing was not enough. I have veneered the other side and all is well.
Merry Christmas, John.
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