For the elements of any project that will show through, particularly for projects where the natural wood is planned to be a design characteristic, time should be taken to select the grains and natural attributes that will best fit your plan. Wood veneer sheets are frequently used on common or less costly materials to give them a superficially attractive facade.Introduction to VeneeringIf you've been wanting to tackle a wood veneering project, but haven't been sure how to get started, you've come to the right place. At Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, we want to help you get started with your first veneering project, and we want it to be a success. So we put together this article where we'll give you a glimpse of the history of wood veneering, describe a few of veneering's most outstanding benefits, and describe the most common types of veneer and methods for applying veneer to a substrate.

Basics of Veneering

Veneering can be use to make an inexpensive look of high quality, of make a piece of fine furniture pop. Veneering can be a specialty onto itself, and lead to other areas of woodworking.

Beginning Veneering

Applying veneer can be a reasonably simple activity. But if it is not done correctly, it will show. Learn to do veneer correctly will keep you from destroying the look of your finished pieces.

Veneering Issues

As with all areas of woodworking, issues will arise. Some are intrinsic to the materials, others to the tools and equipment available. Know how to deal with the issue will help your state of mind, and the quality of your finished piece.

Wood Harvest and Use

Understanding how and from were lumber is derived from from wood will help you in determining exact which piece of wood is the right one for you projects.

Woodworking Tips and Types

Knowing what can be done with the various types of woods available will save you a lot of time and effort. There is no perfect wood every job, but there are always of types of wood that are more suited to any project.

Wood Types, Which to Use and Which Not to Use

Understanding which wood to choose for any project is very important. Knowing which wood not is use can be more important. There are many factors to consider workability, strength, flexibility, appearance, cost, and safety, among others. It is also import to look at the individual piece of wood you are going to use to make sure it is appropriate for the object you are building.