Greetings to all at Knots from Wonderful Wildroaming, uhh, Wyoming. I’ve been visiting this site for the past 6 months and have gained much insight and inspiration from the forum. (Get a real kick out of the Cafe, too!)
I do not consider myself retired, however, last year I did retire from a major oil company (horrors). I spent about 25 years there, the majority of it as an instrumentation tech., and the last 6 as head craftsman of an instrument and electrical shop at a large sour gas processing facility. I fully intend to re-enter the workforce at some point, but as for now, I am enjoying some free time and spending much more time at wwing. (blah, blah.)
Now that I’ve thoroughly bored you, here’s my question. My wife just purchased an 1896 Singer treadle sewing machine. It is fully functional and in fair condition. (Should I look so good after 100 years!) At issue is the veneered table top. At both ends the veneer has failed. 1 to 2 inches has loosened or is missing. I see several options.
1. Do nothing.
2. Stabilize the loose areas.
3. Carefully remove the veneer back to the good and re-veneer the ends.
I consider my wwing skills as intermediate, but have very little experience with veneering. I would certainly practice the process and do much research before attempting any repair myself. I suppose a wise man would hire a pro, but there are none within 100 miles. Successfully repairing it myself would do much for my confidence and enhance my skills. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Apologies for the length of this post. Will endeavor to keep future posts short.
Many thanks, Chuck
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DANG! I lost all my post! Try again!
Welcome to Knots
Try and get this book..
Veneering Handbook
by IAN HOSKER
Guild of Master Craftsman Publications LTD
A nice small book with color photographs and sound advice..
I do just a little veneering so far from a expert.. So I leave to others to respond.
I do just OK at it...
By the way... Wildroaming, uhh, Wyoming.. Is the uhh... a pause from shivering in the COLD?
Edited 3/25/2005 6:27 pm ET by Will George
Will,
Thank you for the response. I'll be in SLC this weekend and look for the book while at Woodcraft. The 'uhh'? Brain freeze. Don't worry. It happens all the time!
Uhh. Thanks again, ChuckOnward through the fog.
I think I found my book at Rocklers?? Not sure...
Will,
Googled the Handbook and found several sources so if I don't see it at the toy store today, will order it.
Are you familiar with the video "Working with Veneer" by Darryl Keil? Found it while searching. May give it a go as well.
Thanks.Onward through the fog.
Chuck Whitney
Will,I'd also recommend "The veneering Book" by David Shath Square from the Taunton Press. Good, concise, well written. You might Find that Darrel's video will quickly focus on vacuum pressing - he more or less invented the technology - but Darrel is a master.Tim
Tim Lawson
Soon-to-be furniture maker
Port Townsend, WA
Thanks Tim. Was at Woodcraft yesterday but found little dealing with veneering. I'm not looking to get into vacuum veneering at this time so will pass on the video. Will check at the library (small town) and see what they have.Onward through the fog.
Chuck Whitney
("I suppose a wise man would hire a pro, but there are none within 100 miles.")
Was that a wise man or a pro??
Bear
Bear,
Tough crowd! But you're right. Not much wisdom under this hat. The statement proves that.
There must be wise people out there, but that's a whole nuther quest. As for someone to do the repair. Haven't found him/her yet.
Hope this clears things up.
Thanks for the input.Onward through the fog.
Chuck Whitney
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