And finally we return to shaping the veneer on the lid. After soaking the piece for the roll off in hot water, we clamped a spare piece of wood across the front to hold the veneer on tight. With a heat gun and wet rag we tested the ability of the veneer to bend, and once we were sure it would work, removed the piece and applied glue with a brush to the chest lid. Then we worked slowly to reheat the veneer and shape it to the chest. Our foreman shared a nugget of knowledge with me: when using this technique, as the moisture leaves the wood, it absorbs the glue. We've left it to cure over the weekend and will return to finish cutting and gluing the rest of the pieces on the lid and sides. Once we get all of those attached we'll be able to stain and apply a poly coat!
Work Time: 1.5 Hours
Total Time: 28 Hours
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