I was a always afraid of veneer as I was taught it needs to be pressed evenly for a long time after glueing. Now I see it's much easier using contact cement and your video makes me wanting to veneer, thanks a lot, Jon! :)
Good morning everyone, I suggest this video about a 175-year-old Walnut tree because I know you’re going to like it. I hope you will check it out leave a comment and subscribe to their channel. I’m excited to work with GL Veneer and create more Veneer projects. Let me know what you think for this next project Walnut, White Oak, or A combination of both. have a great day, Jon th-cam.com/video/mDwHLNUqulY/w-d-xo.html
Jon, my vote is walnut. Which ever you choose, I prefer you cover one side, then the top and finally, the other side. This will create, I believe, a very nice continuous run of grain. Good luck and thanks for all of the great videos! Rickster
Really looking forward to this series. Great that you're starting out very basic and working up from there. I've never veneered before and I'm sure I'm not alone. I've seen you do it in the past but a good step by step would be super. It's all in the little details for me. Sometimes the simple taken for granted stuff that beginners don't know makes or breaks a project. Thanks for this. Walnut
Great breakdown video! I've done quite a few speaker cabinets, but nothing as large as this countertop desk I made. Looks pretty straight forward. Thank you!
I don't want this to come off insulting to anyone but, until I really started learning about verneer from you I always thought it was for cheaper furniture. Some much good info. in this video Jon. Hoping all is well Bud, Dirty Jersey out!!
That claro walnut is gorgeous. I vote for that. Also, I hope that you'll demonstrate how to plan your veneer cuts so that the grain is continuous across the sides and the top, and across the drawer fronts. Thanks for the great videos.
I enjoyed the tutorial, John. I haven't worked with veneers but it seems like a practical alternative to solid wood if you prep your project properly. Also, I vote for the white oak.
Great tips! Cool furniture! One thing I'd do differently with the box you made is to have the face of the cabinet have trim that is at least as deep as the doors so you don't see the white ply peeking out in the end.
Thanks for the video. I have mainly been applying veneer prior to assembly. This gives me new ideas! However, I really suggest water-based contact cement. In my opinion, the normal stuff is awful. Small like crazy and keeps releasing VOCs. I have good experience with the 3M but it's expensive so I generally use Wilsonart H2O contact cement.
Either veneer will look great. I would probably lean toward the walnut because it would fit better in my home. Looking forward to the build. Thanks Jon!
Great to see GL's sponsorship, Jon...and your tutorial approach to what I've been intimidated to use, so far. Veneer choice? I"d like you to have the design freedom to consider using a combination of the two veneers.
Hello Jon, could you describe in your veneering videos how you would go about veneering rounded corners and complex angles? Do you ever use paper templates to work out inside dimensions?
Not a big fan of mid-century modern, but there are many other cases where knowing how to veneer is a needed skill. I usually opt for a veneer trimmer to bring it to size, though. I find it provides an accurate edge, and reduces the need to sand. I've also edge-banded as the final step, so the edge of the veneer is hidden, but we're talking ~ 1/64th here, so probably not such an issue. Great video, though, and the walnut is the winner. :)
Definitely the white oak. Walnut is great too but I'm sorta burnt out on darkish furniture. Man, between you and Tom McLaughlin at Epic Woodworking, I'm getting the veneer bug!
I have some Danish modern furniture that is over 50 years but has seen better days. Can they be for a lack of a better term, " re-veneered"? Or somehow repaired ? Thanks, great channel and have been a happy subscriber !!!😃😃😃
I guess I would consider what other pieces of furniture are in the room where the dresser will go. They both look beautiful, but I would pick the one that will compliment the other furniture.
Thanks for another great video! Lately I've been building some utility furniture (audio equipment racks) using baltic birch ply with a solid walnut face frame, and the contrast is really nice and makes the walnut stand out even more in my opinion. So my vote is to use the oak veneer for the body and the walnut for some kind of accent or trim!
Great info, Jon~! I'm really looking forward to this "Veneering 101" build you're bringing. Closest I've come to veneering is laminating the top of a router table with formica, so I've got a rough idea of the basics. I'm very interested in trying my hand at this with an actual furniture project. Thanks in advance~!!
What else can be used to trim the edges of the vaneer instead or a router tool? Is there a manual tool that can be used instead? A manual wood planing tool maybe? Or will that cause the wood to split if cutting perpendicular to the grain?
I’m trying to cover 2 glass doors with veneer. I’m concerned about adhesion. The doors are about 12 x 28. Would you recommend etching the glass first with etching cream to help with this issue? Thanks
Hi,Thank you for the wonderful, informative video on Veneers 101. I have some Tuano Ash veneer. Its beautiful. I would appreciate any thoughts you might have before working with it. I plan on doing a smaller project as suggested. :) Helen
I'm watching you push on that flat board as you attempt to strengthen the adhesion between the veneer and the project back face and I'm thinking you might "split" the veneer due to too much pressure from the lead edge of the push board. I think the use of the J-roller would be a safer tool to use. Have you experienced any tear-out doing your method? Thanks for the veneer 101, it's very informative.
I never really considered using it, but you point about the grain on Danish modern furniture has me intrigued. How much does a sheet like the one in front of you go for?
Great tutorial video. I am wondering about the cost of buying plywood and then veneering the plywood as opposed to buying already veneered plywood. Any comments? I know the choice of veneers is larger than the choice of veneered plywoods. Are there any other advantages of using a venner over a veneered plywood?
Very good timing for me. In what order would you do the inside of the box. I do the outside just as you did but this will be my first experience doing the interior. Thanks.
Jon - I wonder if you'd ever do a video explaining the differences in veneer options when looking to buy for a project. Like the 10 mil vs 20 mil - when to use one over the other. What is paper backed? PSA? I took at look at the GL website and it was a tad confusing with soooo many options! Some help from a trusted source would be great! Thanks.
Click the link to see which Veneer I picked for the project th-cam.com/video/nIq7IIWKIE0/w-d-xo.html
I was a always afraid of veneer as I was taught it needs to be pressed evenly for a long time after glueing. Now I see it's much easier using contact cement and your video makes me wanting to veneer, thanks a lot, Jon! :)
Jon - I’d like to see your creativity in using a combination of both walnut and white oak. Thanks for all the information.
Good morning everyone, I suggest this video about a 175-year-old Walnut tree because I know you’re going to like it. I hope you will check it out leave a comment and subscribe to their channel.
I’m excited to work with GL Veneer and create more Veneer projects. Let me know what you think for this next project Walnut, White Oak, or A combination of both. have a great day, Jon th-cam.com/video/mDwHLNUqulY/w-d-xo.html
Jon, my vote is walnut. Which ever you choose, I prefer you cover one side, then the top and finally, the other side. This will create, I believe, a very nice continuous run of grain. Good luck and thanks for all of the great videos! Rickster
Can’t go wrong with either, both are beautiful woods!
Really looking forward to this series. Great that you're starting out very basic and working up from there. I've never veneered before and I'm sure I'm not alone. I've seen you do it in the past but a good step by step would be super. It's all in the little details for me. Sometimes the simple taken for granted stuff that beginners don't know makes or breaks a project. Thanks for this. Walnut
Great breakdown video! I've done quite a few speaker cabinets, but nothing as large as this countertop desk I made. Looks pretty straight forward. Thank you!
Thanks for the comment, I’m glad the video was helpful
Thanks for the advice. I'll be checking out more of your work. Its a really helpful to get experienced information to utilise in my work
Glad to hear it, thanks!
I don't want this to come off insulting to anyone but, until I really started learning about verneer from you I always thought it was for cheaper furniture. Some much good info. in this video Jon. Hoping all is well Bud, Dirty Jersey out!!
Veneer work is something I’d like to add to my arsenal!
That claro walnut is gorgeous. I vote for that. Also, I hope that you'll demonstrate how to plan your veneer cuts so that the grain is continuous across the sides and the top, and across the drawer fronts. Thanks for the great videos.
I'd love to see both used! Thank you for all the great videos
I once made a walnut box with scraps and red oak ply for panels and still really like that combination. So I lean towards a combo.
Awesome 101 veneer video. I'm going to start applying veneer to my wood work projects.
I’m hooked on the MCM design. Thanks for this, I’m going to try and build this
I vote for COMBINATION. Thanks for the great first lesson!
Great tip to PRACTICE! Thanks, Jon. Would love to see the build.
Thanks Jon. About to start my first veneer project!!
Walnut. Also great video edits between your explanation of a process followed by the actual work being carried out. Very informative.
Love contrasting wood species. I would love to see your artistic expression using both!
I enjoyed the tutorial, John. I haven't worked with veneers but it seems like a practical alternative to solid wood if you prep your project properly. Also, I vote for the white oak.
I think a combination is a great idea. Can't wait, and thank you for all the great information.
Thank you for going through the process so clearly. Very useful for me and I’ll definitely give veneering a go now.
Great tips! Cool furniture! One thing I'd do differently with the box you made is to have the face of the cabinet have trim that is at least as deep as the doors so you don't see the white ply peeking out in the end.
Thank you for this vid. Very timely (for me) and informative. Am enjoying your channel tremendously!
I'm a fan of white oak, it has a beautiful look
White Oak. Very good simple explanations.
I like the walnut color 😍 and I love watching your videos. They are great tutorials 😘❤️
Thanks for the video. I have mainly been applying veneer prior to assembly. This gives me new ideas! However, I really suggest water-based contact cement. In my opinion, the normal stuff is awful. Small like crazy and keeps releasing VOCs. I have good experience with the 3M but it's expensive so I generally use Wilsonart H2O contact cement.
Either veneer will look great. I would probably lean toward the walnut because it would fit better in my home. Looking forward to the build. Thanks Jon!
Great to see GL's sponsorship, Jon...and your tutorial approach to what I've been intimidated to use, so far. Veneer choice? I"d like you to have the design freedom to consider using a combination of the two veneers.
I was going with Walnut. But then you said maybe a combination of both. I vote both! I really want to see both of them together.
Hello Jon, could you describe in your veneering videos how you would go about veneering rounded corners and complex angles? Do you ever use paper templates to work out inside dimensions?
Go for the combo!
I just want to say your nails look great.
Ooo use them both! Thanks for another helpful video!
Walnut or combo would be great to see. Thanks for the information!
Combo of both sounds interesting Jon.
Awesome. Combo would be spectacular
Thanks, Jon. I’d really like to see you apply your design skills with a combination of both. Cheers, a Danish viewer
A combination of both would be nice Jon, nice contrast I think anyway have a nice day and Stay Safe !!!.
combination of both veneers please. I'm eager to watch and learn, as I know zero about veneering!
Thanks Jon
I would like to see a combination between the two but if only 1 go with oak.
Not a big fan of mid-century modern, but there are many other cases where knowing how to veneer is a needed skill. I usually opt for a veneer trimmer to bring it to size, though. I find it provides an accurate edge, and reduces the need to sand. I've also edge-banded as the final step, so the edge of the veneer is hidden, but we're talking ~ 1/64th here, so probably not such an issue. Great video, though, and the walnut is the winner. :)
Go with the combo of the two!
Definitely the white oak. Walnut is great too but I'm sorta burnt out on darkish furniture. Man, between you and Tom McLaughlin at Epic Woodworking, I'm getting the veneer bug!
Walnut. That looks so good.
thanks for sharing..a very good basics on veneer handlings..
I love the look of the Walnut, so I'm gonna say White Oak - It would be nice to see the 'box' in Oak for a change.
Excellent video Jon! I'd for the COMBO idea just to give it a different look.... 👍👍😉😉
Love your content that you post. I would like to see you use the White Oak as I feel that Walnut has been the dominant wood for some time.
Walnut please :) Looking forward to following along!
I have some Danish modern furniture that is over 50 years but has seen better days. Can they be for a lack of a better term, " re-veneered"? Or somehow repaired ?
Thanks, great channel and have been a happy subscriber !!!😃😃😃
Do you have a good video showing beginner router tips? That's the next tool on my wish list but I have no experience.
I guess I would consider what other pieces of furniture are in the room where the dresser will go. They both look beautiful, but I would pick the one that will compliment the other furniture.
Hi John can you also talk about the different types of backing and glues? Thanks
Thank you Jon great clip as usual.
Would love to see a combo of both.
Thanks for another great video! Lately I've been building some utility furniture (audio equipment racks) using baltic birch ply with a solid walnut face frame, and the contrast is really nice and makes the walnut stand out even more in my opinion. So my vote is to use the oak veneer for the body and the walnut for some kind of accent or trim!
Great 101 Jon - Big fan of White Oak...
This is exciting! I love it!
Combo would look great!
White oak or combination please. Everyone does walnut.
I vote white oak case with walnut drawers, or accents.
Great info, Jon~! I'm really looking forward to this "Veneering 101" build you're bringing. Closest I've come to veneering is laminating the top of a router table with formica, so I've got a rough idea of the basics. I'm very interested in trying my hand at this with an actual furniture project. Thanks in advance~!!
Excellent! Thanks for posting!
White oak & walnut combo!
Combination of both, with white oak getting the prominent spot
White oak, Jon, or both could be nice. Thank you very much, warm greetings from México.
I’d like to see a combo of the 2
Could you do a video on router setup and technique for cutting veneers with flush cut bit?
Nice! I like the quarter sewn white oak.
Id like them together ❤ but Walnut if only one!
Thanks! Great tutorial!
Would putting the solid wood edge trim on after the veneer do a better job of covering the edge of the veneer on the top and sides?
I have the same question. Hope he answers this.
What else can be used to trim the edges of the vaneer instead or a router tool? Is there a manual tool that can be used instead? A manual wood planing tool maybe? Or will that cause the wood to split if cutting perpendicular to the grain?
I’m trying to cover 2 glass doors with veneer. I’m concerned about adhesion. The doors are about 12 x 28. Would you recommend etching the glass first with etching cream to help with this issue? Thanks
Hi,Thank you for the wonderful, informative video on Veneers 101. I have some Tuano Ash veneer. Its beautiful. I would appreciate any thoughts you might have before working with it. I plan on doing a smaller project as suggested. :) Helen
Great video Jon!!
Walnut plz. Although I'm sure to love any build you do
Walnut. Look forward to the build.
white oak. Love your video's!
I'm watching you push on that flat board as you attempt to strengthen the adhesion between the veneer and the project back face and I'm thinking you might "split" the veneer due to too much pressure from the lead edge of the push board. I think the use of the J-roller would be a safer tool to use. Have you experienced any tear-out doing your method? Thanks for the veneer 101, it's very informative.
Thanks for the video.
I never really considered using it, but you point about the grain on Danish modern furniture has me intrigued. How much does a sheet like the one in front of you go for?
I'm thinking combo!
Walnut. Thanks for the veneer info.
Combo both, go wild
I like the combo ...
I'm not clear on what you used for the 3/4 trim. Was it veneer also? If it was how did you cut it?
Great tutorial video. I am wondering about the cost of buying plywood and then veneering the plywood as opposed to buying already veneered plywood. Any comments? I know the choice of veneers is larger than the choice of veneered plywoods. Are there any other advantages of using a venner over a veneered plywood?
thanks for the video jon!
Very good timing for me. In what order would you do the inside of the box. I do the outside just as you did but this will be my first experience doing the interior. Thanks.
Go the combo!!!
Quarter-sawn white oak with a Mission style chest of drawers...haven't seen you try that style yet.
Combo would be great.
What is your thoughts on finishing the inside of the cabinet? Try to match veneer color? Leave as is?
Since you are a leader, and not a follower, white oak is my vote. There are plenty of TH-cams on the "Walnet".
Jon - I wonder if you'd ever do a video explaining the differences in veneer options when looking to buy for a project. Like the 10 mil vs 20 mil - when to use one over the other. What is paper backed? PSA? I took at look at the GL website and it was a tad confusing with soooo many options! Some help from a trusted source would be great! Thanks.
Great Idea billy , I will talk to G L veneer and ask to get a few samples to make a video, thanks!
@@JonPetersArtHome I’m wondering the same thing. I am brand new to veneer and would love to get into it.
Combination of both.