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    G'day,

    I'm a virgin at 64 and a bit that maybe hard to believe, but I suppose you have to start somewhere.

    I love old furniture a long time ago I did a TAFE course on furniture restoration and now have started to repair an old corner stand that had fallen apart (some one had not used TLC).

    My question is I need some tools to fix up the veneer and where can I purchase these?

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    Smile Well what do you need?

    Bit disturbing this as i am was a virgin until i answered this one!

    I do a lot of veneer work and was wondering what are you looking for?

    Hide Glue?
    Veneer Hammer?
    Knife?
    Patience?

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    Welcome Magpie, I don know where you will get those tools but I am sure someone will know.
    Reality is no background music.
    Cheers John

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    I think a veneer hammer would not go astray.

    An edge trimmer.

    A glue applicator to get under the veneer where is has lifted.

    As for patience, I’ve been married for over 30 years does this count?

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    Thanks John for your reply,

    Michael

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    Quote Originally Posted by Magpie1908 View Post
    G'day,

    I'm a virgin at 64 and a bit that maybe hard to believe, but I suppose you have to start somewhere.
    The "Jerry Springer" show might be interested in hearing from you!!! lol

    Welcome to the forums Magpie
    Cheers,
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    G'day Magpie. Vigins are welcome.

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    Welcome Michael. You'll get wide variety of response here. Depends on whether you will part of the 'darkside' or an 'electron burner'.

    Quote Originally Posted by Magpie1908 View Post
    I think a veneer hammer would not go astray.
    As for patience, I’ve been married for over 30 years does this count?
    You get less for murder.

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    Smile Where to get stuff

    I use a slim line Stanley 10-109 knife with a 5901 blade, both can be ordered from Bunnings as for glue applicator i find a couple of artist knifes very handy for getting under the veneers. Veneers hammers are easy enough to make or for the little bits the pein side of a small pein hammers does a good job.

    As for being married for 30 years I beat you there, so I guess that don't count for patience...maybe endurance??


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    Thanks for the good advice,
    Yes endurance is probably a better word

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    I use a #20 x 1" hypodermic needle and a 2 or 5ml syringe to introduce glue under lifting veneer, and lots of weight on top.It would be possible to use a larger bore, but, unless you have extra strong mitts, pretty difficult to go smaller(Larger # = SMALLER bore)
    Probably not the approved method, but works for me.
    Ask friendly local Vet for used vaccine syringes,(Vets much less precious than Medicos about these things. Guess whay I used to be!!)) and buy a few needles.REMEMBER TO RINSE AFTER USE as, despite what it says on the wrapper, Woodies do NOT have to "Use once and destroy"
    (My Gt Granpappy, Octavius Beale of piano fame, is reputedly the first person to cut veneer from Aussie timber.He used lots of veneers on his "Goannas" and pianolas.)

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    That's what I used all those years ago when I did the course I did not think you could still get hold of needles or a syringe.

    Thanks for the advice I will ask my vet being in a country town should make it easer.

    Michael

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lignin View Post
    I use a #20 x 1" hypodermic needle and a 2 or 5ml syringe to introduce glue under lifting veneer, and lots of weight on top.It would be possible to use a larger bore, but, unless you have extra strong mitts, pretty difficult to go smaller(Larger # = SMALLER bore)
    Probably not the approved method, but works for me.
    Ask friendly local Vet for used vaccine syringes,(Vets much less precious than Medicos about these things. Guess whay I used to be!!)) and buy a few needles.REMEMBER TO RINSE AFTER USE as, despite what it says on the wrapper, Woodies do NOT have to "Use once and destroy"
    (My Gt Granpappy, Octavius Beale of piano fame, is reputedly the first person to cut veneer from Aussie timber.He used lots of veneers on his "Goannas" and pianolas.)
    I went to the vet and got needle and syringe, he said I'm not the first to ask he's sold/given them to woodies and carpet layers,

    Used it last night just the thing. Thanks

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    Good-oh Maggie.Glad to be of help.

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