Hand Veneering
- Mixing 'pearl' glue
- Preparing groundwork and veneers prior to veneering
- Laying veneer using traditional 'hammer' techniques
- 'Book matching' - 'Halving' and 'Quartering' veneers
- Laying decorative cross-bandings andletting in line inlays
- Use of cauls and sandbags for curved work
The Vacuum Press
- Principles of vacuum pressing, types of vacuum press and use of equipment
Vacuum Press Veneering
- Types, preparation and use of glues for vacuum veneering
- Shooting veneers for jointing andmaking up a decorative veneer 'lay-on'
- Pressing veneers using a vacuum press
Vacuum Bag Laminating
- Making a curved former
- Sheet materials and glues for laminating curved panels
- Making and veneering a curved, laminated panel
