How to Flatten Veneer - SE Woodwork

In this video I will be teaching you all the things you need to know about veneer flattening, Well… It’s a pretty good starting guide for beginners in woodworking and veneering. I will be tell you the three types of clamping veneer flat and the preparation you need to take before you start to veneer flatten! Hope you like the video!

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[acesandeightsltd]

Love that you just cut right to the chace with the correct tips and explanations. Well done

[jennifergrant]

Thank you, I'm going to try with water only... I don't have the veneer softener anywhere near me. Thanks for the video!

[eryxmiliarismiliaris]

can´t find the softner in your links. Is it sill availible ?

[patrickong]

Can I use Iron?
Keep it at low heat, I run a Iron on a water damaged Plywood Carcass.
Will this idea works by ironing and dry out the moisture that is soaked beneath the laminated finishing and plywoods layers?

[davidsheerin]

walnut burr veneer table top with staining and bubbling, what is the solution?

[stun]

Back in the old days....lol...I was taught by my father to use steam to flatten veneers...using an old iron and cotton wetted with water...then clamping between boards with cardboard (my father used a trouser press)... Your method looks easier Sean....lol...and your Mum won’t be moaning cause you knicked her iron...lol...

[DamonHarvey]

How much time did you allow for between paper changes?

[Andreas_Achleitner]

Great Video Sean like always. Best Wishes from my Channel

[susanburgess]

Hi Sean, I have purchased a box of very old veneer from an Antique auction, It is very old because it has Pound Shilling & pence pricing on the sheets in chalk so possibly pre 1977. most of it has dried out. All of it is beautiful to me, I will give your video a go. Thank you so much for your information, so refreshing. Just one other question. I have very little knowledge of identifying what veneer woods they are, could you guide me into a direction of how I can identify the woods please.

[gerardhickey]

Ihave been told to soak the veneer overnight in a mixture of glycerine, IPA and PVA overnight before I start the clamping process, would you advise this?

[staceyhaney]

Love how young you are and your videos are excellent. You are obviously very talented!! I learned from my mother, but now have an issue we never tackled. Any suggestions for warped cracked veneer you cannot remove? Refinishing a clockmakers's bench. Thanks

[skorkmaz]

Can you not do the same with just water?

[vadymradkov]

Make it yourself thanks to wood prix plans. I think it's the best way to learn how to build it in the cheapest way.

[doreensecor]

Is it possible to do this to the top of a table that is attached? I do t think I can remove it.

[patagoniaarchery]

Hi! The video is interesting. One question, is the Softener product oily? Can the veneers glued with epoxy as good as non treated woods? Thanks?

[brando]

they still dont seem very flat. how do you get them flat like a sheet of paper?

[martinbrace]

Hi Sean.
Another great video. After you explained the bag last week, thank you for that. This week's project makes more sense. Thank You again.

[davidmartin]

Hi, I've just inherited some very old rolled veneer from my late Father. Is it possible to flatted rolled veneer? There are about 16 large sheets of mahogany all rolled together. Any Advice would be appreciated, I'm trying to cover a table in my Father's memory.

[robertbooth]

What is your set up for vacuum bagging?

[SuperRg]

I have very dry veneer I need to soften, how ca I?