It took me a while to realize that you were cutting veneer, and not MAKING veneer. I thought this was going to be a video about cutting veneer off of a board with a hand saw.
Just worked with some veneer today. I usually cut veneer with an utility knife with a new sharp blade. A light cut for the first one, then heavier cuts. To prevent splintering I put masking tape at the cutting line and cut the veneer and the masking tape together. Works really well with thin veneer.
Nice to see someone using a veneer saw. I have two comments for you and your audience: 1. The workpiece is the part under the fence since it has a flat edge. The offcut has the wedge shape from the saw profile . It will be a problem if one tries to assemble two offcuts on the edges on a substrate. When sanding, the gap will show between the two parts. 2. It is a saw, not a knife. For best results, you should avoid to slice the veneer with the saw and produce sawdust instead. This will yield best results, even more when ripping. Take care and have fun veneering ;)
You're going to make cog wheels out of veneered plywood - that IS going to be interesting to see ! Yes, veneer can turn a project into perfection ! Thanks for this introduction !
I've got my sister's toy piano that dates back to the early 1950s. All wood with working keys. The only problem is the veneer is de-laminating. Would love to get the info on removing the old veneer without damaging the wood underneath. Good info your providing
Are you familiar with John Harrison, the clockmaker? He made tower clocks from wood and some are still in operation after 250 years. He wrote a book on his work and there were techniques for cutting that were usefule in the restoration etc... Look it up. Fascinating stuff!
@@WoodByWrightHowTo Yes, do. His history is fantastic, truly. If you ever get to the Maritime Museum in Greenwich, the have an exhibit with Harrison's work. He knew about quarter sawing and which grains and which woods were best. Fascinating.
How do you glue down large surfaces, I haven't been tought this since I have the luxury of a press at school Excited for the hand cut veneer video, and you should definitely measure them with vernier calipers!
Awesome product. I'm hoping you would share your expertise with another step in working with very thin, store purchased veneer; what should I use to cut holes in the veneer that fasteners like 1/4" to 3/8" threaded bolts will go through?
for something like that I would use a leather punch. if you put down masking tape and punch through that it works rather well. the other method is to sandwich it between two other blocks of wood and drill through the whole stack.
This may sound obsessive, but, I m veneering some speakers and I don't want even the thin line of end grain where the side and top come together so is there a way to miter the cut across a wide veneer sheet (12 inches)? Thus, the side and top would come together in a miter corner. The folded miter is not really an option because it has to fit around the speaker top. Thanks!
Yes. Rather then useing a block with a 90 degree side use one with a 45degree side. It may help to work with thicker veneer. It is not easy, but it can be done.
By any chance, do you have any videos on making CUTOUTS in veneer accurately ?I have thick veneer I use and cutting to shape, no problem. But in the center of say a 10" by 12" piece, how can I cut a rectangle in the middle I have marked ? Its an opening in a face and I dont feel comfortable with my utility knife because the corners of the rectangle are curved.Thanks in advancefor any help
In that case I'd use a fret saw. And cut it in a bird's mouth. Here's a video making the bird's mouth. th-cam.com/video/KhjroTvNIks/w-d-xo.htmlsi=QBjKAxahGncoEfVX
All of your examples are for cross cutting. How would one go about cutting inline with the grain? I've been using utility knives for this with mixed results. Any pointers would be appreciated.
With the veneer saw it's the same One direction the other. But when going with the grain just make sure to not put much down pressure on it. Cut a little bit slower so that it actually cuts rather than splits.
I have a question. I'm building a skateboard deck which will involve gluing 7 layers of maple veneer together and pressing them on a mold. The veneers I have access to are too big for the mold, and I want to cut them smaller to fit, with the plan of cutting out the skateboard shape with a jigsaw after the press. For my initial sizing cut, can I also use a jigsaw? I'm ok with small splintering, I just don't want to cause the veneers to split more than an inch.
I would rather use a knife then a jig saw. those teeth will rip it apart. but if you do want to use a jig saw then use a metal cutting blade. the smaller teeth on that will rip it apart less.
I've found that if all you have is a knife, the cheap disposable ones work best. Easy to get a fresh edge and you can bend it along the cut to be (weirdly bent) but square with your work piece
Actual face palm on the Dad joke. Haven't worked much with veneers. I tend to favor shaker style stuff, partly because I like it and partly because it's simple for my mind to wrap my head around it. But they weren't big fans of veneered stuff so I haven't really done much with them. Any particular way you clamp the veneers when doing a big panel? I imagine you're not the kind of guy to reach for the big vacuum bag.
You could make each gear with a different color veneer, same with the hands. Make your plywood one layer less than final then veneer the rough size blank before cutting out the gear. Really looking forward to seeing a clock build. Check out Clickspring on YT for a brass clock build, really satisfying to watch.
of course you don’t necessarily need this tip because you do have a great Veneer Saw but in a pinch a decent Japanese Pull Saw works fairly well at the moment I can’t remember the brand I use it’s not any one Specific brand as mine was bought in a Home Depot years ago mainly because of its compactness to fit safely in my mobile Toolbox I would venture to guess. You could modify a replacement blade to fit your handle when I do cut my Veneers I usually Score them with a Xacto blade and use that as a saw guide too
I like this style, I learned quite a bit in not that long. I like to understand, not just be told what to do. If I understand why and how, I can find different solutions when this particular "technique" isnt possible. I think this video does just that.
Unfortunately using a knife you run into the problem of it following the grain. If you want to see how veneer is made I've got a video on that as well here you go. th-cam.com/video/E0nBN7YgHAE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=JyNOtWRy6noO4bBh
It took me a while to realize that you were cutting veneer, and not MAKING veneer. I thought this was going to be a video about cutting veneer off of a board with a hand saw.
LOL that will be in an upcoming video. I have some sneek peeks of that on Instagram.
That's what brought me here.
Just worked with some veneer today. I usually cut veneer with an utility knife with a new sharp blade. A light cut for the first one, then heavier cuts. To prevent splintering I put masking tape at the cutting line and cut the veneer and the masking tape together. Works really well with thin veneer.
there are so many ways to skin a cat!
Nice to see someone using a veneer saw. I have two comments for you and your audience:
1. The workpiece is the part under the fence since it has a flat edge. The offcut has the wedge shape from the saw profile . It will be a problem if one tries to assemble two offcuts on the edges on a substrate. When sanding, the gap will show between the two parts.
2. It is a saw, not a knife. For best results, you should avoid to slice the veneer with the saw and produce sawdust instead. This will yield best results, even more when ripping.
Take care and have fun veneering ;)
For 1/2 mm veneer . we use a old fashioned wood/metal paper cutter which can be found at yard sales . Mine was $2
You're going to make cog wheels out of veneered plywood - that IS going to be interesting to see ! Yes, veneer can turn a project into perfection ! Thanks for this introduction !
15 layer 3/8" White oak plywood. onlu the best for my clock!
I've got my sister's toy piano that dates back to the early 1950s. All wood with working keys. The only problem is the veneer is de-laminating. Would love to get the info on removing the old veneer without damaging the wood underneath. Good info your providing
It depends on the glue used. But heat water and a razor are normally the answer.
Thank you so much for great video
For someone that has never done any veneering yet and will most likely just doing jewelry box lids which of the blades do you suggest?
I would go with the. French 60 degree bi-directional filing. It is flexible and easy to learn!
@@WoodByWrightHowTo Thanks for appointing me in the right direction plus areally fast reply.
I'm really looking forward to the clock build series!
You and me both!
Are you familiar with John Harrison, the clockmaker? He made tower clocks from wood and some are still in operation after 250 years. He wrote a book on his work and there were techniques for cutting that were usefule in the restoration etc... Look it up. Fascinating stuff!
I'll have to look it up. Thanks for the info.
@@WoodByWrightHowTo Yes, do. His history is fantastic, truly. If you ever get to the Maritime Museum in Greenwich, the have an exhibit with Harrison's work. He knew about quarter sawing and which grains and which woods were best. Fascinating.
Exciting idea James...cheers...rr Normandy
Good video. It’s an amazingly expensive tool though.
If I would've made this it would've been called "how to cut hand with veneer tools"
How do you glue down large surfaces, I haven't been tought this since I have the luxury of a press at school
Excited for the hand cut veneer video, and you should definitely measure them with vernier calipers!
Saturday's video will be making my new Veneer Press.
Funny/Great video. Greetings from Brazil.
Awesome product. I'm hoping you would share your expertise with another step in working with very thin, store purchased veneer; what should I use to cut holes in the veneer that fasteners like 1/4" to 3/8" threaded bolts will go through?
for something like that I would use a leather punch. if you put down masking tape and punch through that it works rather well. the other method is to sandwich it between two other blocks of wood and drill through the whole stack.
You're Dad joke game is chisel sharp!
Lol nice!
This may sound obsessive, but, I m veneering some speakers and I don't want even the thin line of end grain where the side and top come together so is there a way to miter the cut across a wide veneer sheet (12 inches)? Thus, the side and top would come together in a miter corner. The folded miter is not really an option because it has to fit around the speaker top. Thanks!
Yes. Rather then useing a block with a 90 degree side use one with a 45degree side. It may help to work with thicker veneer. It is not easy, but it can be done.
By any chance, do you have any videos on making CUTOUTS in veneer accurately ?I have thick veneer I use and cutting to shape, no problem. But in the center of say a 10" by 12" piece, how can I cut a rectangle in the middle I have marked ? Its an opening in a face and I dont feel comfortable with my utility knife because the corners of the rectangle are curved.Thanks in advancefor any help
In that case I'd use a fret saw. And cut it in a bird's mouth. Here's a video making the bird's mouth. th-cam.com/video/KhjroTvNIks/w-d-xo.htmlsi=QBjKAxahGncoEfVX
All of your examples are for cross cutting. How would one go about cutting inline with the grain? I've been using utility knives for this with mixed results. Any pointers would be appreciated.
With the veneer saw it's the same One direction the other. But when going with the grain just make sure to not put much down pressure on it. Cut a little bit slower so that it actually cuts rather than splits.
@@WoodByWrightHowTo Thanks for the tip! I kinda figured it out after a lot of trial and error. It's still very tricky though... like cutting glass.
I have a question. I'm building a skateboard deck which will involve gluing 7 layers of maple veneer together and pressing them on a mold. The veneers I have access to are too big for the mold, and I want to cut them smaller to fit, with the plan of cutting out the skateboard shape with a jigsaw after the press. For my initial sizing cut, can I also use a jigsaw? I'm ok with small splintering, I just don't want to cause the veneers to split more than an inch.
I would rather use a knife then a jig saw. those teeth will rip it apart. but if you do want to use a jig saw then use a metal cutting blade. the smaller teeth on that will rip it apart less.
@@WoodByWrightHowTo Thanks for the help! What kind of knife?
a utility knife works well to slice.
Thanks for the info James! 😃👍🏻👊🏻
Any time!
What about a heavy duty Stanley knife?
If you're really careful and do it in circle passes. But a knife tends to act like a wedge which can break the wood as you get close to one side.
I've found that if all you have is a knife, the cheap disposable ones work best. Easy to get a fresh edge and you can bend it along the cut to be (weirdly bent) but square with your work piece
Actual face palm on the Dad joke. Haven't worked much with veneers. I tend to favor shaker style stuff, partly because I like it and partly because it's simple for my mind to wrap my head around it. But they weren't big fans of veneered stuff so I haven't really done much with them. Any particular way you clamp the veneers when doing a big panel? I imagine you're not the kind of guy to reach for the big vacuum bag.
Actualy the video this saturday will be my new Veneer press. but I do also like Hammer application.
You could make each gear with a different color veneer, same with the hands. Make your plywood one layer less than final then veneer the rough size blank before cutting out the gear. Really looking forward to seeing a clock build. Check out Clickspring on YT for a brass clock build, really satisfying to watch.
I thought of doing died veneer. we will see. man I love Clickspring. we talked abotu a colab years back, but nothing came of it.
how about veneered inlays (marquetry) as opposed to carving or complimenting carving.
That is where a fret saw comes in. One of these days I'll probably get into market tree and build one of those beasts
thank you . dad jokes thin lol
of course you don’t necessarily need this tip because you do have a great Veneer Saw but in a pinch a decent Japanese Pull Saw works fairly well at the moment I can’t remember the brand I use it’s not any one Specific brand as mine was bought in a Home Depot years ago mainly because of its compactness to fit safely in my mobile Toolbox I would venture to guess. You could modify a replacement blade to fit your handle when I do cut my Veneers I usually Score them with a Xacto blade and use that as a saw guide too
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ooooooooooohhhhhhhhhh lit
A instagram video brought me here
Veneer? Eh, I'll make some when I thin my wood stock.
Music isn't needed.
Thanks for the feedback.
Keep it, let me isn't relaxing enough
Unfortunately $200 for that small piece of wood and steel is an absolutely insane asking price by Gramercy tools
to be honest, I really didn't like that veneer saw.
OK. Are all the misspelled words real or are we supposed to believe that you are unable to write a title without a bunch of poorly spelled words? 🤣🤣
That is part of the Wood by Wright fun. Spelling is just a construct to be broken.
why do Americans make what should be a simple video about a simple task like go to the dentist?
Thanks for the feedback. I wish it were a little more specific but I always like hearing what people like and don't like.
I like this style, I learned quite a bit in not that long. I like to understand, not just be told what to do. If I understand why and how, I can find different solutions when this particular "technique" isnt possible.
I think this video does just that.
Seriously? Use a ####n Stanley knife man. I thought you would cut the actual veneer, not just a few cross cuts in a veneer you bought from a store. 😢
Unfortunately using a knife you run into the problem of it following the grain. If you want to see how veneer is made I've got a video on that as well here you go. th-cam.com/video/E0nBN7YgHAE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=JyNOtWRy6noO4bBh