The Craft of Veneering : A Complete Guide from Basic to Advanced

Master the timeless art of wood veneering with this comprehensive, hands-on guide—from selecting the perfect veneer to executing flawless marquetry.

Veneering is the essential skill that allows woodworkers and furniture makers to create surfaces of breathtaking beauty, achieve complex grain matching, and utilize rare, expensive woods without compromising structural integrity. This book is the ultimate resource, from leading expert Craig Thibodeau, guiding you from your first successful edge banding to tackling intricate design challenges.

The Craft of Veneering explains everything about using veneer—from its production and benefits to the techniques that will help you create impressive pieces. Lavishly illustrated and filled with practical tips, this book is your go-to resource for incorporating veneer into furniture construction and other woodworking projects.

Whether you work with traditional hand tools or modern vacuum press systems, this definitive guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions on every aspect of the craft:

• Fundamentals First: Learn the secrets to selecting, preparing, and cutting veneer—including dealing with burls, crotches, and figured grain.
• Essential Techniques: Master critical processes like book matching, slip matching, and creating decorative patterns like checkerboards and sunbursts.
• Tool Mastery: Detailed coverage of necessary equipment, from veneer saws and jointing planes to modern electronic tools and vacuum bag systems.
• Advanced Applications: Complete guides to executing intricate marquetry and parquetry, including shading techniques and delicate inlay work.
• Flawless Finish: Expert advice on proper gluing, clamping, and achieving durable, invisible joints and flawless finishes that will last a lifetime.

Elevate your woodworking projects from ordinary to heirloom quality. This is the only veneering manual you will ever need.