Synopses & Reviews
Requiring no expensive machinery, veneering offers woodworkers tremendous opportunities for creativityand for using woods that may be rare, expensive, or structurally weak in their solid form. With this revised version of a classic guidewhich includes a brand-new section on marquetrywoodworkers can learn all the basics, from terminology to materials, tools to techniques. Theres detailed instruction on substrates and bonding; preparing the wood; cutting, coloring, and strengthening the veneer; and various methods of finishing and polishing for long-lasting beauty. The exquisite projects range from boxes to a blanket chest, from a kidney-shaped desk to a round dining table. Like having a master craftsman close by, this unique course will help take woodworking skills to new heights.