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Greetings wood folk! I used to chat next door at Cooks Talk & couldn’t think of a better place to get some info about my latest project. I want to replace some SMALL pieces of veeneer on an old china cabinet. The missing pieces are the fancy rounded & scrolling bits from the ornate “carved” panel hanging from under the door. I have made thick carboard cut-outs for templetes. I have some veneer from the back of a matching chair back. It is glued to another piece of thin wood. I have a few questions. First off should I remove the under piece of wood in order to cut out pieces? I would rather keep it as I will need the thickness to make it even when I glue the veneer to the cabinet. Also should I oil or wet the wood to cut out my pieces. I was thinking to use an razor knife/exacto knife to cut my pieces. I dont have alot of venner to work with & can’t spare practice. It doesnt have to be perfect, as this dining set is for resale & will probably be sold to a dealer who might even replace my work. Anyway please help…my project goes under the knife this evening! I gonna add pics as soon as I figuire out how to do it! Thanks,CJ
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Greetings wood folk! I used to chat next door at Cooks Talk & couldn't think of a better place to get some info about my latest project. I want to replace some SMALL pieces of veeneer on an old china cabinet. The missing pieces are the fancy rounded & scrolling bits from the ornate "carved" panel hanging from under the door. I have made thick carboard cut-outs for templetes. I have some veneer from the back of a matching chair back. It is glued to another piece of thin wood. I have a few questions. First off should I remove the under piece of wood in order to cut out pieces? I would rather keep it as I will need the thickness to make it even when I glue the veneer to the cabinet. Also should I oil or wet the wood to cut out my pieces. I was thinking to use an razor knife/exacto knife to cut my pieces. I dont have alot of venner to work with & can't spare practice. It doesnt have to be perfect, as this dining set is for resale & will probably be sold to a dealer who might even replace my work. Anyway please help...my project goes under the knife this evening! I gonna add pics as soon as I figuire out how to do it! Thanks,CJ
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Frank