Thread: My year 10 table with marquetry top

Ben, what glue did you use and how did you press the veneers on?

Bubbles are usually air pockets. A pain in the bum, the best way is to carefully put a fine slice with your veneer knife in it and depending on the glue re-press it down. Some glues you can do that with heat, and some you cant. Sometimes a syringe with fresh glue injected and re-pressed will fix it. To late now, but don’t sand a bubble. You will probably sand right through the veneer.

Love to see a photo

A photo would help.

But I'll back up what Lignum said, "never sand a bubble out\."

Best if you don't get on to start with

A good press and the right glue (and don't be impatient and keep looking to see if it's done yet!!,)
just about get rid of the problems before they occur.

Good on you for having a go at the old Arts.

What did you do for the colors of the flag?


Cheers


Steve

Hey
Sorry i need help to post a photo just like steps to do it thanks alot.

Um I only had the choice of using PVA glue the veneer.
To press it I used a sheet of paper to protect it and add 4 really heavy weights that the school had in the room for such a task, I think maybe I didnt full press on all the areas. ( maybe i should of put a board down then put the weights on it)?.

Just to let you know i think i add the picture in the original post

Originally Posted by BenBrown

Hey
Sorry i need help to post a photo just like steps to do it thanks alot.

Um I only had the choice of using PVA glue the veneer.
To press it I used a sheet of paper to protect it and add 4 really heavy weights that the school had in the room for such a task, I think maybe I didnt full press on all the areas. ( maybe i should of put a board down then put the weights on it)?.

Wow that is awesome.

Looking forward to what you will produce in years to come.

Congratulations for working through the problem and yes I think you are correct in revising your clamping technique and process.


Keep up the fantastic work. And continue ignoring the ones that say it can't be done!!


Cheers


Steve

Ben that’s sensational, keep it up, you have some great talent there

Thank you very much...Im thinking about a pool table for year 12? might need alot of help form these forums

Thats a fantastic job Ben, I'm very jealous of your skills. Now to try something myself...

Nice work, Ben. Looks like you've done a really good job on the marquetry, nice tight borders.
With PVA, you could probably have removed the bubble by slitting it with a scalpel and ironing it with a hot iron over a towel. If you don't protect it using the towel you are likely to darken the wood. Something to remember for next time.

Ben that is one superb piece of work!!

Originally Posted by AlexS

Nice work, Ben. Looks like you've done a really good job on the marquetry, nice tight borders.
With PVA, you could probably have removed the bubble by slitting it with a scalpel and ironing it with a hot iron over a towel. If you don't protect it using the towel you are likely to darken the wood. Something to remember for next time.

Yeah i did iron it with a towel and it made it turn like into sharp edges. and those dark spots in the middle is the knots in the grain

good job benny

Thanks marc post yours up

I think the table looks great, and not just because I too am a proud Aussie.

As to what others have said and how they have shut your thoughts down. Sometimes it is easier to say no to an idea then to agree with an idea. I find that this is the case from some of my friends who are not big in wood working. Don't take it to heart and make it a challenge to show them up. But do stick with your ideas, that is what makes up individuals.