PLATFORM BOX

My tool box has survived over the years because it was made with veneer. Better for the Environment

I’m not getting political here, just doing the math. One plank can yield plenty of veneers, yet only a few solid pieces. And, there’s little waste because a veneering blade produces no kerf, like a roll of salami at the deli counter. And, as some wood species start to disappear, veneering can stretch the supply much farther into the future.

Eliminates Wood Movement

One of the primary reasons that I like to veneer is the virtual elimination of wood movement. I still work with solid lumber, but my preference is veneering, hands down. If we glue veneer to a substrate such as plywood, which is made up of multiple thin layers with glue in between each layer— well, you see where I’m going. Glue is stronger than wood: solid as a rock, with minimal movement. My tool box is a perfect example. I’ve dropped it twice so far, and if the back veneered panel wasn’t glued into position, the box would have broken apart. Since veneer