Thomas R. Schrunk

Thomas R. Schrunk describes himself as an artist in lustrous materials (see A Closer Look, FWW #182). Recently, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune described him as a “virtuoso of veneer.” In addition to creating wood-veneer patterns for Steinway pianos, floors, and furniture, he also works in lustrous metal and his latest medium, lustrous concrete. To see examples of his work in all three media, go to his Web site.

For Veneering, MDF is Better Than Plywood
October 28, 2010

Q: Following Thomas Schrunk’s advice on shopmade veneers (Q&A: When is Veneer Too Thick?, FWW #210), I am making a table with a veneer top. What’s the best material for…
When is Veneer too Thick?
January 1, 2010

Q: I used 3/16-in.-thick resawn walnut, glued to plywood, to make a tabletop, but did not veneer the underside. I finished it with an oil/varnish mixture. The seams have opened…
Silence Your Shop Vac
December 1, 2007

Most vacuums are screaming banshees. A simple box stops the madness
Understanding Figure in Wood
July 1, 2007

How it happens, what to call it and how to work it
An Introduction to Veneering
December 15, 2006

Simple techniques and common tools produce stunning panels for doors, box lids, and more
Get Top Results with a Foam Brush
September 1, 2006

Foam brushes work best with varnishes, both oil and water based
Clamping to Bandsaw and Drill-Press Tables
October 25, 2005

When I wanted to clamp something to my bandsaw table, the stiffening ridges cast into the underside of the table were a real vexation. To solve this problem, I first…

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