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How to Use This Book Now that you’ve got the basics under your belt, here’s what you’ll discover in the rest of the book. Chapter 1 continues to explain what veneer is. Looking for more info on substrates, types of veneer, general rules to follow, and other special considerations? Give Chapter 2 a try. As you can imagine, glue is a make-or-break element of veneering. For all the detail you want (and more!), check out Chapter 3. For more about tools you’ll need, see Chapter 4—there’s also a list on page 57. Visit the glossary (page 180) for terminology definitions. Use resources (page 189) to locate specific tools and materials you might find useful in your exploits. The projects themselves walk you through a progression of veneering lessons. We’ll start off simple by making iron-on veneer for a magnetic message board (page 58). Explore hammer veneering and hide glue with a nifty side table (page 72). After all that practice with normal clamps, craft your very own sixscrew veneer press (page 90) and put it to use creating a divided box and tray combo that utilizes solid edging (page 100). Next is the exciting universe of vacuum pressing! With the assistance of Mother Nature and
D atmospheric pressure via a user-friendly kit, we’ll veneer a high-contrast holly and ebony box (page 120). The last project highlights the versatility of veneer as we harness vacuum pressure with a robust pump and bag to make a curved wall panel (page 148). Each project has measured drawings and a list of materials and tools you’ll need. The cut list shows final dimensions of all components that must be a certain size. Keep in mind that veneer is easier to trim down—so start with a slightly larger piece than needed. NOTE In cut lists, if there are two parts that differ only by one measurement, such as a substrate and veneer face (thickness, in this case), they are shown in a single line with the differences in parentheses. Other measurements in that line without a parenthetical option are the same for both parts. While I’ve given details about what I’ve used, change the sizes and wood choices to your preference. These are your projects and they should reflect your preferences. I would love to see your versions of projects and hear about them. Please feel free to drop me an email (www.veneeringessentials.com or info@blackwalnutstudio.ca) and a picture showing what you came up with. Have fun!
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