Craft of Veneering: A Complete Guide from Basic to Advanced

The Craft of Veneering is a comprehensive guide to the art of veneering, covering everything from how to make veneer to how to use it to create stunning furniture and other woodworking projects. It includes a range of techniques, from simple to complex, and is illustrated with lavish photos of 37 species of wood veneer.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 07 December 2018
Publisher: Taunton Press Inc

Veneer is a versatile material that can be incorporated into a wide range of furniture construction and woodworking projects, offering a whole spectrum of technical complexity. From its manufacture to its application, this comprehensive guide provides detailed explanations and lavish illustrations to guide you through the process.

The Craft of Veneering begins with the creation of a simple panel made from a single piece of veneer, progressing to more intricate veneer assemblies such as bookmatching, bent laminations, and veneering curved panels. At each stage, comprehensive information is provided to enable you to complete the included sample projects using various methods.

Whether you are a novice or a professional woodworker, this book introduces you to a diverse range of veneering techniques, from simple to complex, that enable you to create stunning patterns that would be impossible to achieve with solid wood. It outlines the essential tools and techniques required for working with veneer, including vacuum bagging and the use of clamps and cauls.

Furthermore, the book delves into the fascinating arts of marquetry and parquetry, providing valuable insights and techniques for creating intricate designs with veneer. An illustrated appendix presents enlarged photos of 37 species of wood veneer, allowing you to explore the vast range of options available for your projects.

Written by a professional furniture maker with 16 years of experience in veneering and decorative inlay, this guide is the ultimate resource for anyone seeking to master the art of veneering. With its comprehensive coverage and practical projects, it presents all the available veneering techniques and backs them up with a full range of projects to inspire and guide you.

Weight: 798g
Dimension: 274 x 220 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781631869006