I’ve been through the Archive and the CD and have found numerous articles on veneering and substrate preparation with one glaring omission. I have a large (3’x5.5′) desk top (the rest of the desk is fine) from which I need to remove the existing veneer.
Short of meticulously peeling it off one small piece at a time (I’ve been working on it off and on for a week.) is there any easier method. Some one once told me “Work smarter, not harder.” I’d like too!
Thank you,
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Depending on the type of adhesive that was used to apply the veneer you might be able to use heat to remove it. A standard household iron will work for reversable glues like hide glue.
Matt,
Duh! ... Did you ever have a brain vacuum? As often as I have done that same thing on smaller repairs it totally went over my head for this one.
Thanks for the awakening!!!!
Francis
Update; the household iron and lots of wet rags made removal a snap.
For others wanting to try this method, make sure you have an iron with a thick sole plate. The newer low end irons have plates that are less that 1/8" and don't hold the heat very long. I've found that I can pick up old irons with 1/4" sole plates at yard sales and auctions for next to nothing. (I paid $2 for one that I am still using for dressing up popped veneer.) I burnt out two thin plate irons before finally yelled Eureka!
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