Lee Bussy Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 I have a table, family piece (described in other thread) that has a veneer oak top, The table itself is early 1900's, perhaps 1910-1920 range. The veneer has come pieces missing, typical chips. If I want to repair this, is replacing the veneer the only/best way? I assume I can count on this being hide clue and coming up fairly easily with a chisel type tool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Might be able to heat it up with an iron and soften the glue then lift with a thin putty knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Bussy Posted July 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 So replacement is it then! I can't see how it could be patched but I thought I would ask first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Much skill and veneer that is thick enough can be done, but not easily. Look around on "Joe Woodworkers" site, lots of veneer advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Bussy Posted July 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Thank you sir, I'll go have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Some veneer repairs have been highlighted in the forum, where rather than try to match the old veneer, new / different material was used to create decorative inlays to patch the bad spots. Just another option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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