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   RLMillard | Jun 11, 2002 03:15am | #1

   I do a lot of inlay work, and I’ve have had your same experience more times than I’d like to admit. There is no easy fix to this problem, and if you want the best possible finished product, you are going to have to redo the inlays. I have on occasion, been able to mix a small amount of Trans Tint dyes in shellac and fix ( well somewhat hide) a sand through on dark woods like mahogany. If done carefully the results are quite good, being one of those things you see but no one else will. I hope you can fix your problem. If you get time, you can see a piece of inlaid furniture of mine in the gallery under the title of inlaid mahogany sideboard.

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   tck | Jun 11, 2002 03:25pm | #3

   Rob, I saw your inlay sideboard. Very beautiful! I think I kind of made up my mind to redo the damaged areas before I read your post. And I will definately keep in mind your suggestions and Irondog's next time I do this sort of thing. This was my first attempt at inlay using veneer.

   Tim

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   IronDog | Jun 11, 2002 03:40am | #2

   Hi,

   Yes, it is really difficult to repair such thin veneer.

   So, besides re-doing it entirely I have some suggestions for the next project. Commercial veneer comes in several thicknesses.

   10 mil, 20 mil and 30 mil. Doing inlay I would certainly recommend using 30 mil or even better cutting your own veneer to 3/32nd's thick. Then it is much more forgiving to over sanding.

   Try going to tapeease.com for thicker commercial veneer.

   Or try finding a commercial mill shop in your area that can cut the thicker veneer. Then it really will be an heirloom quality piece that can stand the tests of time.

   Good luck!

   Tom