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Adhering Veneer to Stackable Seats Learn how to place the veneer on the stackable seats. From "Freeform Furniture" episode DFFF-209

The next step for host Amy Devers is to attach the walnut veneer to the stackable chairs and trays. She adheres the veneer to the bottom of the seat tray with contact adhesive and goes over it with a J-roller.

Next she trims the veneer and sands it with a sanding block. Finally, Amy applies three coats of an oil-based polyurethane finish and lets it sit overnight.

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	Room: Before
	Room: After
	Freeform Furniture's Stacked Tray Seats
	The stackable chairs offer extra seating when company visits.
	Host Amy Devers applies veneer to the base of the seat-tray.

Materials:

laminate
1/8" bending ply
urea formaldehyde glue
bending form
vacuum bag
adhesive
vinyl gloves
strapping tape
plastic tube
C-channel
respirator
2 part epoxy glue
flush trimming bit
veneers
foam roller
contact adhesive
plywood
wipe-on polyurethane
MDF
mold release
wax mold release
cotton rag
melamine laminate
closed cell foam
silicone mixture
felt upholstery
foam
white wax pencil
heavy-duty fabric starch
spray adhesive.
blue masking tape
brown craft paper
ruler

Tools:

brayer
laminate trimmer
J-roller
utility knife
sanding block
power drill
steam iron

	Figure A
	Figure B

Adhering Veneer to Stackable Seats

FYI: Veneer is a very thin sheet of wood. It is usually something exotic or rare to dress up a lesser grade of wood. Veneer was first used 3,000 years ago by the Egyptians who wanted to conserve the scarce trees along the Nile. It has been popular ever since. It can be purchased from your local hardwood dealer and is typically sold in 4' x 8' sheets.

1. Start by dipping a foam roller into the contact adhesive and then apply it to the back of the veneer and the plywood (figure A). Put it on both because the adhesive bonds on contact with itself.

2. Carefully stick the pieces together.

3. Go over the whole piece with a J-roller applying even pressure (figure B). The J-roller helps to insure an even tight bond, and it also will remove any air bubbles that could cause cracking later.

4. Because the veneer is so thin, you can literally trim off the excess with a utility knife. Trim the edges carefully—working your way around the four sides of the tray.

5. Take a sanding block and clean everything up and round over the edge just slightly.

6. Apply the finish—an oil-based polyurethane. Apply three coats. After the first coat, let it dry for four hours and then give it a light sand. Repeat this process after the second and after the third coat, let it dry overnight.

RESOURCES :

Festool
Website: www.festoolusa.com

Stanley Tools Product Group
Website: www.stanleytools.com

Lie-Nielsen Toolworks, Inc.
Website: www.lie-nielsen.com

Power Tools
Porter Cable Power Tools
Website: www.deltaportercable.com

Gladiator GarageWorks
Website: gladiatorgarageworks.com

Hand Tools
Garrett Wade Co., Inc.
Website: www.garrettwade.com

The Peck Tool Company
Website: www.pecktool.com

Biesemeyer
Website: www.biesemeyer.com

Saw Blades
Forrest Manufacturing Company
Website: www.vacupress.com

Jogensen Adjustable Clamp Company
Website: www.adjustableclamp.com

Adhesives, Abrasives and Safety Equipment
The 3M Company
Website: www.3m.com

Klein Tools
Website: www.kleintools.com

Power Tool Accessories
Woodcraft
Website: www.woodcraft.com

Ulmia GmbH
Website: www.ulmia.de

Shop Equipment
Eagle Manufacturing Company
Website: www.eagle-mfg.com

Delta Power Tools
Website: www.deltaportercable.com

WMH Tool Group
Website: www.whmtoolgroup.com

MacBeath Hardwood
Website: www.macbeath.com

Vacuum Pressing Systems, Inc.
Website: www.vacupress.com