Hello All, I’m new to the fourm and need a little guidence.
I have an old cabinet, veneered with hide glue, and was wondering the
best way to re-apply the pealing veneer drawer front.
The drawer front is 6″ x 9″ and in the upper right corner the veneer is pealing. It goes across the top about 4″ and down the side roughly 2″.
There are about five drawers to fix and most are in worst condition.
All thoughts and advise appreciated
Thanks Jody
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Hello
Ide try to re heat it,thats if the veneer is still in good condution.
just use a cloth and your old iron, perhaps a little more hide glue if needed.but Most of the time it wont be needed.
good luck.
Thanks
C3,
Heat is unlikely to reactivate old hide glue. I'd recommend regluing with more hot hide glue. Use a fairly thin solution, as it will co-mingle (is that a word?)with the old. Work it into the loose areas, using a palette knife or ground down hacksaw blade (the old time corset stays work great) to get it down as far as you can, then clamp with a block and a layer of waxed paper or thin plastic. Let dry overnite. Clean up residue with warm water.
Regards,
Ray
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