Perfect Veneer Bookmatching the easy way.

In this video I show you how to flatten wavy veneer and also how to get the perfect bookmatch the easy way.

[@sspeedfreak22]

Best video ever on veneer Love it

[@davidstilwell925]

I’m so glad I found your video. I’ve taken some veneering classes from some amazing craftsmen at MASW in the USA. I learned some techniques from your video that I must apply to my projects. Thank you for sharing

[@sharondoherty5143]

Your video on book match veneer was the most concise and easy to understand tutorial I've watched.

[@ianhawthorne7240]

Thanks Sharon glad it helped!!

[@chalfontstgiles4307]

Just about to tackle some English burr walnut book matches on the woodwork of a 1959 Jag Mkix, this is exactly the video that I needed to watch, thanks Ian (from a fellow N. Irishman).

[@ianhawthorne7240]

:)

[@pgmreallaw]

Im so glad to learn your technique to make the edge. For years I used a shooting board, but this way using the two boards is much easier!

[@ianhawthorne7240]

Glad it helped Patrick!!

[@rosiec4050]

Thank you, this is such a good video!! 🙂

[@jimrowe8997]

Excellent video, Ian. You make it look so simple! Lots for everyone to learn from this.

[@ianhawthorne7240]

Glad you liked it!

[@michaelrobinson9643]

Ian thankyou for sharing such a detailed workflow. There is a huge amount to take out of this and perhaps the more skilled I become the more I look to such learning to reduce unhappy outcomes.

[@ianhawthorne7240]

Hi Michael glad you enjoyed it :)

[@michaelrobinson9643]

@@ianhawthorne7240 Have you any video comentary or guidance on where to see similar material on doing larger veneer efforts on an already constructued pice such as a speaker? That's the main personal interest I have where I can see myself needing to manage larger pieces of veneer in a matched situation. I think I am one who tends to use a metal inlay or similar to breakup joins if I'm not confident that I can make it look perfect. I'm very envious of your nice workshop and the familiar environment of work with Mrs Speilberg.... I live in a Townhouse (apartment) in Australia and my workshop is my car garage so there is no sense of permanency or pleasure when working due to the constant presence of neighbours who think I should knit for a hobby.

[@ianhawthorne7240]

@@michaelrobinson9643 for a larger scale I would look at the book by Robert Ingham Cutting-edge Cabinetmaking - he uses a different method but can be easily scaled up. We started in a single car garage and expanded with an extra workshop all from home, our neighbours are quite understanding as long as I keep the noise to daytime :)

[@Brauschemann]

Fantastic! Many thanks for such an informative & detailed video. I was desperate to go & make some tea, but just couldn't drag myself away. Certainly I will be following your tips to get the best possible match when I do my first bookmatched quilted maple veneer on a guitar top.

[@ianhawthorne7240]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@waynesmith6644]

Thanks Ian for taking the time to make and post these videos. Lots of excellent points to help me improve my boxes.

[@ianhawthorne7240]

Your welcome

[@Marcus-zj5ho]

Fantastic video, I shall be doing my first veneer with some walnut burl as a 4 way book match and this has helped loads, thank you

[@ianhawthorne7240]

Excellent!!!!

[@redshifttrucking4537]

Thanks so much for such an epic lesson.

[@stevenparker3608]

Good instructional video Ian and Kate! Good techniques. Great series.

[@ianhawthorne7240]

Thanks 👍

[@tenaciousjsoto7990]

Some great tips , Thank you!

[@johannesmohr967]

Would like to see how you and Kate do the marquetry, likes of flowers and shapes. Your work is outstanding and I love the passion for details.

[@ianhawthorne7240]

We don't produce the marquetry, it gets made at a marquetry company.

[@bruno-pierrelavoie9986]

Great vidéo! What glue wood you recommend for veneering since titebond is not your first choice? Thanks!

[@ianhawthorne7240]

I either use Borden UL39 or if I need more open time I use west systems epoxy, but be sure to add Colloidal Silica to thicken or there will be alot of bleed through!!

[@seangannon5755]

Hi Ian and Kate - another wonderful video with so many useful tips. Thoroughly enjoyed the Keepsake Box videos - the attention to detail that ensures perfection is inspiring! A question if I may.... I have long admired the Incra set up and can't decide between the Combo set up on the table saw or two separate set ups for the table saw and router table. If space wasn't a concern, what would your advice be? Regarding ideas for future videos - your approach to spring loaded drawers and tray inserts would be great to see. Keep up the great work folks and its so good to see the teamwork in a family business.

[@ianhawthorne7240]

Hi Sean thanks for the kind words! to be honest I like the combo setup as I dont have to move too far to use the router table!

[@seangannon5755]

@@ianhawthorne7240 Thanks Ian, appreciate it. Sean

[@yalmaboxer6878]

Thank you for your video!

[@ianhawthorne7240]

Your very welcome

[@VinceEspositoJr]

Cheers. I've just started exploring veneers and am please that I found your channel. This video is immensely informative. Thank you for taking the time. May I ask what the grit is of the abrasive you used to fine tune the seam? I've not seen this done but it makes perfect sense. Thank you.

[@ianhawthorne7240]

Hi Vincent - I'm glad you found our video helpful! the grit I use is 150 grit. Cheers Ian

[@aidanobrien6704]

Hi, Ian really cool video, just wondering where abouts you get your veneer from in Ireland. Looking to get some nice burl oak for an up coming project. Cheers,.

[@ianhawthorne7240]

Hi Aidan thankyou, we usually get are veneers from Mundy's UK but they only sell by the bundle!!

[@robertbolding4182]

I only did two veneer projects in my life and will not do another but some of those trade secrete will transfer to new projects, like the baby powder on the sanding paper

[@hannuhanhi183]

What if one want's to stain the bookmatched veneer afterwards ?. You cannot add polyurethane prior joining the veneers. Great video btw.

[@ianhawthorne7240]

No you could not take this approach, we don't use stains.

[@joetrippi2234]

The best video of its kind. You two are great. About 50 new techniques in this video alone. If you would I would love to see a video on how you “drape” your marquetry from top to sides. I believe you miter fold, I’m only guessing, that’s a technique I struggle with. Also what grit paper is on your flattening board? Thank you

[@ianhawthorne7240]

Hi Jerry thanks and I'm glad you are getting something from them. Actually there is a separate piece for top and sides and they are just aligned. 120 grit!

[@joetrippi2234]

Ian Hawthorne Thanks Ian

[@joetrippi2234]

Ian Hawthorne i would still appreciate how seeing how you do it. You achieve a virtually invisible joint. Thanks

[@davidstilwell925]

I like your veneer presses. Did you have them made or were they purchased commercially?

[@ianhawthorne7240]

I had them custom made!

[@VinceEspositoJr]

Good evening, Ian. Are you able to provide any information on the 2 presses to the side your bench? I can't seem to to find anything like them anywhere...Thank you again. There videos are an incredible resource for a novice.

[@ianhawthorne7240]

Hi Vincent I had them designed and custom made, I can share the drawings with you if you want to email me, [e-mail]

[@ArmedWithABanjo]

Hi, can you tell me what mini buffer & pads you are using please. Thanks.

[@ianhawthorne7240]

They are micro fiber - usually from car detailing sites

[@vze3dh951]

thnks for this tutorial. it and you rock!

[@ianhawthorne7240]

You are so welcome!

[@bryansevier5723]

Thanks for the info. It does help answer some of the questions on how to fix some of the voids found in burl. I haven't tried glueing the pieces together before pressing them - I have always used veneer tape on the joints. I will try that next time. The white glue that you used - does that dry clear?

[@ianhawthorne7240]

Hi Bryan, yes it dries clear!

[@blurtmenow]

Am interested in how to apply book matched veneer to a domed surface. as in veneer on the back of a banjo resonator.

[@FiveFifteen]

Another great video, thanks Ian! What do you call those presses? Are they for book flattening? Custom? Thanks!

[@ianhawthorne7240]

Yes and yes, I had them custom made but just bookbinding presses.

[@ecnavnotpul5810]

Where do you buy your large (A3 ?) sheets of abrasive that you use when flattening the edges of both veneers?

[@ianhawthorne7240]

I buy large drum sanding sheets and cut them down.

[@ecnavnotpul5810]

@@ianhawthorne7240 Thanks for the quick reply Ian!

[@chezzar1148]

Thank you. I learnt more today than I have in the last few months. I am trying to burl veneer the top and sides of a circular piece and am struggling with the joints. Is this something you can help with? Cheers

[@ianhawthorne7240]

Email me a picture of it [e-mail]

[@yalmaboxer6878]

I would like to see how to make open spring mechanism.

[@sharondoherty5143]

What type of paint did you use to fill voids? Is it acrylic?

[@ianhawthorne7240]

Yes

[@andymurray60]

Brilliant explanation and demo as always, I know your going to kill me for asking this but could you do a video on the mystery that is making a watch roll, and don't swear next time we speak.

[@ianhawthorne7240]

Yes we will do this sometime soon.

[@michaelrobinson9643]

Chataboyance (is that the term?) is different veneer grain direction. How to match that while also book match? I guess this is where the art comes into the science - especially with larger veneer layouts.

[@markscheiner3952]

Another great episode. Thanks guys. Would you mind posting the full name of the polyurethane sanding sealer you use and the uk stockist pls. Also do you use a grain filler and if so what? Thoughts for future episodes...boxes with drawers...dividers...trays...starburst patterns...knife and laser marquetry...humidors and watch boxes...dyeing veneer. Just for starters. Thanks again.

[@ianhawthorne7240]

For a filler I use a UV cured gel filler from www.cureuv.com/collections/coatings-dyes-and-varnish/products/uv-cure-gel-filler

[@markscheiner3952]

Ian Hawthorne thanks Ian and what was the name of the sanding sealer too pls?

[@ianhawthorne7240]

@@markscheiner3952 ICA - HIGH CLARITY SANDING SEALER FP262INC-05 from wood finishes

[@davidosullivan3432]

Enjoy that thanks

[@tomhawthorne3222]

For the Algorithm, very instructive video - great detail!