Wood Veneer For Beginners, How To Apply Veneer With Contact Cement

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[@JonPetersArtHome]

Click the link to see which Veneer I picked for the project kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHrUaHx_jLB8e5I

[@arkadiuszsyrowiec7710]

I was a always afraid of veneer as I was taught it needs to be pressed evenly for a long time after glueing. Now I see it's much easier using contact cement and your video makes me wanting to veneer, thanks a lot, Jon! :)

[@brians5539]

Can’t go wrong with either, both are beautiful woods!

[@brianmiller6304]

Really looking forward to this series. Great that you're starting out very basic and working up from there. I've never veneered before and I'm sure I'm not alone. I've seen you do it in the past but a good step by step would be super. It's all in the little details for me. Sometimes the simple taken for granted stuff that beginners don't know makes or breaks a project. Thanks for this. Walnut

[@jmtmd8773]

Jon - I’d like to see your creativity in using a combination of both walnut and white oak. Thanks for all the information.

[@katherineablett728]

Thank you for going through the process so clearly. Very useful for me and I’ll definitely give veneering a go now.

[@adrianrouse3619]

I think a combination is a great idea. Can't wait, and thank you for all the great information.

[@daleparks6978]

I’m hooked on the MCM design. Thanks for this, I’m going to try and build this

[@MrTapanes]

Thank you for this vid. Very timely (for me) and informative. Am enjoying your channel tremendously!

[@jocmarti]

I once made a walnut box with scraps and red oak ply for panels and still really like that combination. So I lean towards a combo.

[@JeffreyMoon1974]

I enjoyed the tutorial, John. I haven't worked with veneers but it seems like a practical alternative to solid wood if you prep your project properly. Also, I vote for the white oak.

[@AidanSkoyles]

Thanks Jon. About to start my first veneer project!!

[@bmpiper2006]

That claro walnut is gorgeous. I vote for that. Also, I hope that you'll demonstrate how to plan your veneer cuts so that the grain is continuous across the sides and the top, and across the drawer fronts. Thanks for the great videos.

[@Kkuts37]

Great tip to PRACTICE! Thanks, Jon. Would love to see the build.

[@jbontrager4175]

I'd love to see both used! Thank you for all the great videos

[@bstrat1025]

Go for the combo!

[@PeterMetzger]

Thanks for another great video! Lately I've been building some utility furniture (audio equipment racks) using baltic birch ply with a solid walnut face frame, and the contrast is really nice and makes the walnut stand out even more in my opinion. So my vote is to use the oak veneer for the body and the walnut for some kind of accent or trim!

[@henrysara7716]

Thank you Jon great clip as usual.

[@StephenEFyffe]

Hello Jon, could you describe in your veneering videos how you would go about veneering rounded corners and complex angles? Do you ever use paper templates to work out inside dimensions?

[@toomars1301]

Excellent! Thanks for posting!

[@suelogsdon3468]

Ooo use them both! Thanks for another helpful video!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Good morning everyone, I suggest this video about a 175-year-old Walnut tree because I know you’re going to like it. I hope you will check it out leave a comment and subscribe to their channel. I’m excited to work with GL Veneer and create more Veneer projects. Let me know what you think for this next project Walnut, White Oak, or A combination of both. have a great day, Jon kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3XaeX-Eitaoors

[@rickmunroe4159]

Jon, my vote is walnut. Which ever you choose, I prefer you cover one side, then the top and finally, the other side. This will create, I believe, a very nice continuous run of grain. Good luck and thanks for all of the great videos! Rickster

[@tazytka]

Go with the combo of the two!

[@dj_prez-1]

Awesome 101 veneer video. I'm going to start applying veneer to my wood work projects.

[@spooncwa19]

Walnut. Also great video edits between your explanation of a process followed by the actual work being carried out. Very informative.

[@kentshrader6616]

Thanks! Great tutorial!

[@stephendallasdraws2929]

Great tips! Cool furniture! One thing I'd do differently with the box you made is to have the face of the cabinet have trim that is at least as deep as the doors so you don't see the white ply peeking out in the end.

[@heidigone]

This is exciting! I love it!

[@darrenbaugh6579]

Thanks for the video.

[@norazminuddinnordin7980]

thanks for sharing..a very good basics on veneer handlings..

[@gregorhochschild7811]

Thanks for the video. I have mainly been applying veneer prior to assembly. This gives me new ideas! However, I really suggest water-based contact cement. In my opinion, the normal stuff is awful. Small like crazy and keeps releasing VOCs. I have good experience with the 3M but it's expensive so I generally use Wilsonart H2O contact cement.

[@stephentatar6746]

I'm a fan of white oak, it has a beautiful look

[@markbryan9989]

Either veneer will look great. I would probably lean toward the walnut because it would fit better in my home. Looking forward to the build. Thanks Jon!

[@ga5743]

Combo of both sounds interesting Jon.

[@randystyborski5983]

Love contrasting wood species. I would love to see your artistic expression using both!

[@jacktyler7599]

Great to see GL's sponsorship, Jon...and your tutorial approach to what I've been intimidated to use, so far. Veneer choice? I"d like you to have the design freedom to consider using a combination of the two veneers.

[@mattbowers5342]

Veneer work is something I’d like to add to my arsenal!

[@andrewbrown8148]

Great info, Jon~! I'm really looking forward to this "Veneering 101" build you're bringing. Closest I've come to veneering is laminating the top of a router table with formica, so I've got a rough idea of the basics. I'm very interested in trying my hand at this with an actual furniture project. Thanks in advance~!!

[@HappyPappynKatyTX]

Awesome. Combo would be spectacular

[@Volkswoodshop]

Walnut. That looks so good.

[@kurtzimmerman1637]

thanks for the video jon!

[@carltonwbrooks]

Very good timing for me. In what order would you do the inside of the box. I do the outside just as you did but this will be my first experience doing the interior. Thanks.

[@bobhoyer]

I like the combo ...

[@svenamundsen4879]

Great video Jon!!

[@rommycougar]

I like the walnut color 😍 and I love watching your videos. They are great tutorials 😘❤️

[@nicharvey7211]

Go the combo!!!

[@ransolmcasterfo8864]

Walnut or combo would be great to see. Thanks for the information!

[@billqqq]

Not a big fan of mid-century modern, but there are many other cases where knowing how to veneer is a needed skill. I usually opt for a veneer trimmer to bring it to size, though. I find it provides an accurate edge, and reduces the need to sand. I've also edge-banded as the final step, so the edge of the veneer is hidden, but we're talking ~ 1/64th here, so probably not such an issue. Great video, though, and the walnut is the winner. :)

[@enorm8882]

White Oak. Very good simple explanations.

[@grahambigland5154]

Great tutorial video. I am wondering about the cost of buying plywood and then veneering the plywood as opposed to buying already veneered plywood. Any comments? I know the choice of veneers is larger than the choice of veneered plywoods. Are there any other advantages of using a venner over a veneered plywood?

[@larrymoore5778]

Combo would look great!

[@juneritchie2498]

I vote for COMBINATION. Thanks for the great first lesson!

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

I don't want this to come off insulting to anyone but, until I really started learning about verneer from you I always thought it was for cheaper furniture. Some much good info. in this video Jon. Hoping all is well Bud, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@tammykonarski6528]

I’m trying to cover 2 glass doors with veneer. I’m concerned about adhesion. The doors are about 12 x 28. Would you recommend etching the glass first with etching cream to help with this issue? Thanks

[@seanbrotherton542]

I was going with Walnut. But then you said maybe a combination of both. I vote both! I really want to see both of them together.

[@YouT-DJ]

I'm thinking combo!

[@junangeles]

good info. question: how to you flatten back a cabinet door's corner edge that has bulged due to kettle steam ? thanks

[@ed9910]

What do you do with the insode of your cabinets especially if you have a dark veneer on the exterior? Thx

[@jasonautry24]

Hey Jon, when looking at the GL website looking at sizes, what thickness are you ordering? Is the 10 and 20 mil paper too thin for this kind of application? Thanks!

[@rastausen]

Thanks, Jon. I’d really like to see you apply your design skills with a combination of both. Cheers, a Danish viewer

[@stormgarcia1]

Combo would be great.

[@MrGeroth]

Awesome

[@MatthewWebb62024]

Walnut. Look forward to the build.

[@austinstubblefield9907]

What is your thoughts on finishing the inside of the cabinet? Try to match veneer color? Leave as is?

[@68johnevans]

What type of backing is your venner. I have done a job with paperback and contact cement and it bubbled after a month have you ever had this problem

[@vdubplate]

Is it a bad idea to use a trim router on a larger veneer project?

[@leestrohmeyer7474]

Jon when and why did you switch your compound miter saw from Bosch to Festool? Thanks

[@malonecustomdesigns]

Would love to see a combo of both.

[@samashpowell]

I'm not clear on what you used for the 3/4 trim. Was it veneer also? If it was how did you cut it?

[@scottpierce7260]

Could you do a video on router setup and technique for cutting veneers with flush cut bit?

[@lisamerdjanian5067]

What else can be used to trim the edges of the vaneer instead or a router tool? Is there a manual tool that can be used instead? A manual wood planing tool maybe? Or will that cause the wood to split if cutting perpendicular to the grain?

Hi Jon! What about the interior of the furniture? It is suitable to use veneers there? Thank you!

[@atolawanglangit]

Nice sharing sir..

[@julietphillips1991]

Walnut. Thanks for the veneer info.

[@user-tt3hh8oq4e]

Can I use titebond 3 instead of the glue you showed?

[@2979paul]

Hi John can you also talk about the different types of backing and glues? Thanks

[@grahamwilson4354]

Great 101 Jon - Big fan of White Oak...

[@mbmurphy777]

What oil did you use n that walnut cabinet?

[@adamqp]

I never really considered using it, but you point about the grain on Danish modern furniture has me intrigued. How much does a sheet like the one in front of you go for?

[@Tinman580]

Love your content that you post. I would like to see you use the White Oak as I feel that Walnut has been the dominant wood for some time.

[@tomm8188]

I’d like to see a combo of the 2

[@user-ku7xl4rn1g]

Hi,Thank you for the wonderful, informative video on Veneers 101. I have some Tuano Ash veneer. Its beautiful. I would appreciate any thoughts you might have before working with it. I plan on doing a smaller project as suggested. :) Helen

[@iskato914six]

combination of both veneers please. I'm eager to watch and learn, as I know zero about veneering! Thanks Jon

[@heatherjennings145]

Walnut please :) Looking forward to following along!

[@janvisser6643]

white oak. Love your video's!

[@kilogram8168]

I just want to say your nails look great.

[@shruthikadabasal3707]

Can you apply veneer for painted closet

[@frederickwatson557]

I'm watching you push on that flat board as you attempt to strengthen the adhesion between the veneer and the project back face and I'm thinking you might "split" the veneer due to too much pressure from the lead edge of the push board. I think the use of the J-roller would be a safer tool to use. Have you experienced any tear-out doing your method? Thanks for the veneer 101, it's very informative.

[@benjaminrauschenbach6084]

Both!

[@garyrobinson6175]

Question: Are the prices listed at GLVeneer per sheet?

[@philshock3805]

Definitely the white oak. Walnut is great too but I'm sorta burnt out on darkish furniture. Man, between you and Tom McLaughlin at Epic Woodworking, I'm getting the veneer bug!

[@joshuahasson9687]

White oak & walnut combo!

[@WayWoodworking]

Id like them together ❤ but Walnut if only one!

[@jenanderson6286]

Do you have a good video showing beginner router tips? That's the next tool on my wish list but I have no experience.

[@user-nm3nl9tk9l]

I have bubbles in the veneer I applied on a door. Can it be fixed

[@chris_thornborrow]

really great info Jon. What thickness of veneer do you recommend. Locally 0.6mm is sold very often - is that going to be OK? Oh and I vote for Walnut of course.

[@sapelesteve]

Excellent video Jon! I'd for the COMBO idea just to give it a different look.... 👍👍😉😉

[@MrBAchompBAchomp]

Combo both, go wild

[@hmstjohn6236]

I guess I would consider what other pieces of furniture are in the room where the dresser will go. They both look beautiful, but I would pick the one that will compliment the other furniture.

[@randyowens264]

I had been thinking that a combination of both might be an interesting design. I Using both and where one is the main, use the other as trim and then on another part of the project, if possible, reverse the design. This could be an interesting design if done right, and with your eye as an artist this could be both a beautiful piece of furniture and a piece of art.