Thread: Iron-on veneer
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Old 8th Feb 2018, 11:38 pm   #6
Testgear John
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Default Re: iron-on veneer

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Originally Posted by John10b View Post
Can you give me some tips please.
hi, John., the instructions I followed stressed not to try and align the covering with any edge, cut 1/4 " 6mm bigger all round, then trim when it's on.
That is important with the iron on stuff as it tends to shrink as water is displaced by the heat.

I got a cheapo steam iron from agros £7.80p, steam not used in this case, high med. to high for sticking down
It does remove veneer easily with steam if it is stuck down with hide glue, but what I found was that someone had repaired the veneer with epoxy I think, and it was a nightmare to remove on the vertical side.I had to resort to a heat gun and scraper, in this case a large chisel.

The veneer cut very well with sharp wallpaper scissors, I cut the original pieces easily and straight with an A3 guillotine (wheel type)

I trimmed it almost to size with the scissors and finished with 180 grit to grind it back to the edge.

I hope that helps
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