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   RMillard | Apr 26, 2010 10:13am | #1

   The following two YouTube videos, show a drawer being veneered with crotch mahogany. It also shows how to flatten the veneer. In the video, the veneer is applied vertically, but the same procedure would work for horizontal applications.

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkrLrGifW08

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu-Ay55Pb5I

   Rob Millard

   http://www.americanfederalperiod.com

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   WillGeorge | Apr 26, 2010 11:56am | #2

   Great videos in my opinion.

   I use a steam iron to do this work.. Any opinions on why not to use steam?

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   Jrussi | Apr 26, 2010 04:05pm | #3

   Rob,

   Thank you for the help -- the videos are very helpful; I hope I can make it look as easy as you do!

   I'm not clear on thinning the glue; do you use white vinegar or water or both?  I'm new to hide glue also; what's a good supplier?

   Thanks again.

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   Jrussi | Apr 27, 2010 12:31pm | #4

   Rob,

   Thanks again; I'm looking forward to getting started.

   John

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   danmart | May 04, 2010 09:41pm | #5

   hide glue and veneer

   You might want to do a little practice BEFORE you do the figured stuff.

   Here's a good site to look at and I can tell you first hand-- Patrick Edwards knows a little about hide glue. Take a moment and check this video on glue

   http://woodtreks.com/animal-protein-hide-glues-how-to-make-select-history/1549/

   I just finished a bit of veneer work with crotch walnut applied to drawer fronts. You can view a bunch of photos of the project if it is of interest. If you have questions, send word.

   http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showphoto.php?photo=46592

   dan

   
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   Jrussi | May 08, 2010 06:10pm | #6

   Dan,

   Thanks for the links.  Your drawer fronts look great!