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Finally got a clean finish on that tricky maple burl veneer
I had a small piece of maple burl veneer for a drawer front that kept getting tiny bubbles, no matter how careful I was with the glue. On the third try, I switched from a standard roller to a 3mm notched spreader and used way less adhesive, maybe a tablespoon total. The veneer laid down perfectly with zero air pockets. I guess the thinner, more even glue layer let it settle better. Has anyone else found that less glue is more with certain veneers?
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betty1261mo ago
That's just asking for a dry joint down the line. A notched spreader can leave ridges that don't flatten out, and skimping on glue is a gamble. I've always had better luck with a solid, even coat from a roller.
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hernandez.jordan1mo ago
Read a woodworking blog that said ridges from a notched trowel actually help with air escape and give a more consistent bond. The guy argued a roller can trap tiny air pockets and lead to weak spots over time. Makes you wonder if the ridges are a feature, not a bug, right?
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