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9th September 2013, 08:14 PM #1New Member
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Help identifying this veneer...
Hi,
I'm a first timer embarking on a project and I need a bit of help.
I've stripped back this old radiogram cabinet and removed some damaged veneer, but am unsure of exactly what type of wood veneer it is.
The unit dates around the 1950's and I think it is Australian (maybe Queensland) Walnut but would prefer a more knowledgeable opinion.
Also, I'm not sure if I need to re-stain the whole thing or just the new veneer I replace, how do I go about getting the old and the new to best match?
Really would like some input on this as I'm a bit worried I'll F the whole thing up!
Cheers,
Josh
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9th September 2013, 08:46 PM #2
An educated guess would be Queensland maple
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10th September 2013, 06:09 AM #3
It's Sapilie.
Very common as interior doors here in the UK.Dragonfly
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10th September 2013, 08:18 AM #4
Looks like Mahogany, which one would be hard to tell exactly. Ive seen it on lots of furniture from the 50's with it. Looks like it is quartersawn as well. Googling turned up a number of Aussie vendors. It is reasonable common.
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10th September 2013, 03:34 PM #5Senior Member
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I would guess Mahogany too. Neat piece!
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10th September 2013, 07:54 PM #6
Inside of lid Qld Maple the outside of cabinet is Qld Walnut.
Looks like shellac finish which has yellowed (Oranged in fact)
If you stain the entire finished cabinet new and old veneer SHOULD come down to the same colour, generally Brown.
When you buy the new veneer, see if you can get it with an even strip though it to resemble the pattern already there.
Cheers
Steve
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10th September 2013, 08:05 PM #7New Member
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Thanks so much guys!
I think I'm going to go with walnut on the lid, even though it and maybe the small doors down the bottom are most likely maple.
I've heard that you can artificially age wood Aging Wood I might give this a go on the new veneer before I try to start stain matching...
Any thoughts or should I just try and lay the stain on in layers until new matches old?
Cheers again!
Josh
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10th September 2013, 08:14 PM #8
I'd go the second option stain in layers.
Cheers
Steve
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10th September 2013, 09:01 PM #9New Member
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Thanks Steve,
One last question then, what are your thoughts on type of stain and polyurethane or shellac?
To tell the truth I've tried to school up on the different pros and cons of each and I'm just confused!
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11th September 2013, 09:07 AM #10
If you're new to this sort of thing then the easiest way IMHO would be Wattyl Craftsmen Stain (Walnut) 500ml should do it.
and a couple of spray cans of Clear. You could use gloss enamel or Satin depending on the finish you want.
My personal favorite is White Knight Acrylic it drys fast and does not appear to run as much as the enamel sprays, if you over do it
There are other alternatives, but that would be my suggestion for an easy completion of the project.
Shellac is also an alternative but if you're not to experienced with it can melt the stain and cause blotchy patched and runs.
Looking forward to seeing the finished piece.
Cheers
Steve
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