Craft of Veneering

The Craft of Veneering

  • ISBN: 9781631869006
  • Publication Date: November 13, 2018

Format:

Paperback
Price: $29.95
Description

Unlock the exquisite art of veneering with The Craft of Veneering, your essential guide to mastering a range of veneering techniques that can transform ordinary projects into extraordinary works of art. Whether you're a novice woodworker or a seasoned pro, this comprehensive resource will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to create stunning patterns and finishes that are impossible to achieve with solid wood.

Key Features:

  • Step-by-Step Guidance: The book begins with simple panel projects made from a single piece of veneer and gradually introduces more complex techniques, including bookmatching, bent laminations, and veneering curved panels, edging, and crossbanding. Each step is carefully outlined with all the necessary information to successfully complete sample projects.
  • Wide Range of Techniques: Explore a variety of veneering techniques, from basic to advanced, that allow you to produce beautiful patterns and finishes. This book is perfect for both novice and professional woodworkers.
  • Essential Tools and Techniques: Learn about the essential tools required for working with veneer, including vacuum bagging, clamps, and cauls. Kicking off your veneering journey has never been easier.
  • Artistic Techniques: Delve into the fascinating arts of marquetry and parquetry, expanding your woodworking repertoire with intricate designs that showcase your creativity.
  • Visual Resources: An illustrated appendix features enlarged photos of 37 species of wood veneer, providing a visual guide to the rich variety available to woodworkers.

The Craft of Veneering explains everything about using veneer—from its production and benefits to the techniques that will help you create impressive pieces. Lavishly illustrated and filled with practical tips, this book is your go-to resource for incorporating veneer into furniture construction and other woodworking projects.

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