Planing Thin Stock
I have found that the following procedure for preparing small pieces of veneer works well. Bandsaw a 1/8-in. thick slice from the desired veneer stock which has already been planed. Then glue the slice to a scrap board with rubber cement. Apply the rubber cement to both the scrap board and the smooth side of the 1/8-in. thick slice. Press the two pieces together after the cement has dried. With the scrap as a base you can hold the work securely for planing to final thickness. To remove the veneer, insert a putty knife between veneer and scrap; then slide it along the scrap. Rub the veneer with a rough cloth to remove the remaining rubber cement.
Alan U. Seybolt, Harwich, Mass.
Here’s how I safely smooth resawn veneer on the jointer. I secure the veneer to a flat back-up board with double-stick carpet tape. The back-up board holds the veneer flat and gives it the stiffness it needs. If the veneer is short or narrow I tape scraps of the same thickness to the back-up board to keep it from tipping. Set the jointer for a light cut and proceed slowly.
Rock Thompson, Centerville, Utah
Fine Woodworking Magazine, April 1982 No. 33
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