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   kcg99999 | Aug 21, 2002 03:23pm | #1

   Hi Frank,

   Store it flat, not rolled up, on a shelf wide enough to accommodate it. I have a couple of high 14' shelves out of the way I get to with a ladder. There is no need to weight it. When it comes time to use it you might need to flatten it with a flattening solution. But that’s another post.

   Hope this helps,

   Kim Carleton Graves
   Carleton Woodworking

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   davamoore | Aug 21, 2002 03:49pm | #2

   Kim, good timing on your response (and the question).  I JUST started working with veneer, and a couple of weeks ago I received some beautiful curly maple, figured cherry and figured mahogany from Flamingo Veneer.  They're going out of the veneer business -- due to the success of their custom-furniture operation, it appears, not the failure of the veneer side of things -- and are auctioning off all of their remaining veneer stock.

   Anyway, I opened the boxes and unrolled the sheets yesterday.  After a big "ooh" and "aah," I found a nice flat spot on some long boards I'd stored in my lumber racks.  And now I've just read your post, saying I did the right thing.  WHEW!

   BTW, I'm in the Midwest and have no connection with Flamingo Veneer, other than placing my first and -- due to their closure -- last veneer order with them.  But if anyone is interested, I'll drop a shameless plug on their behalf:  the veneer appears to be excellent quality, despite it being the last of their stock, and the customer service people were very helpful.

   David

   Hmmm... the garden or the workshop today?

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   RSRose | Aug 22, 2002 10:51pm | #3

   "Huge stacks of highly figured mahogany and rosewood . . ."

   That stuff will give you nothing but trouble. It'll be very hard to get them flat. Better send all that stuff to me, and you'll never have to worry about it again. Don't bother to thank me, peace of mind to my fellow woodworker is the only reward I seek . . .

   Rich

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   Biscardi | Aug 23, 2002 03:28am | #4

   I'd send it along, but I am sure you wouldn't want the satinwood. So I'll just hang on to it.

   Frank

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   Azeddie | Aug 23, 2002 05:34pm | #5

   This thread makes me want to ask...

   I am interested in learning marquetry, have one book... would like to know if there are any good videos out there?

      I Read in one of Tage Frids book he is doing veneer with a veneer hammer instead of a press, can I do with this process or do I have to make a veeneer press (would rather not)makinsawdust

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   kcg99999 | Aug 24, 2002 09:48pm | #6

   Hi Ed,

   You certainly can put down marquetry and other veneer using a veneer hammer and hot hide glue – it was done that way historically. The advantage of using a vacuum press is you’ll get more consistent results (I think) and you’ll be able to use modern glues like urea resin. But if you’re asking, is it possible to use just a veneer hammer, the answer is certainly yes. Some even argue that using a hammer is better than the new ways.

   Hope this helps,

   Kim Carleton GravesCarleton Woodworking

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   Azeddie | Aug 24, 2002 10:31pm | #7

   Thanks Kim, You have a nice website with some impressive custom furnituremakinsawdust