Bevans Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 I need a little advice on a project. I have made a bookcase out of cherry plywood for the sides and shelves and solid cherry and walnut for the top. 1) Do you lightly sand the plywood? 2) Will Danish oil look okay on it? I only had a small piece left over and could not tell from my sample. I have read that you should not use any oils on plywood. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 you can lightly sand plywood but be very careful near the edges. the veneers are tissue paper thin. I would hand sand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevans Posted April 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Thanks Acer, I certainly agree with hand sanding. What about using Danish oil on the ply? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 The ply should take finish the same as it's solid wood counterpart. As always test on a scrap piece though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 DO should be fine on the ply.. Super light sanding with high grit should be fine.. As Mike (Acer) said, stay away from the edges as the veneer is thin.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddclippinger Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 It has been my experience that veneers take a little darker tone than the solid woods, but not in a way that really matters. Burning through the veneer on plywood used to concern me until I did some experimentation and became familiar with how it handles. Something to consider when you get a chance: Do some testing and see how long it takes to burn through the veneer with your sander. See how long it takes to burn through the veneer sanding inside the perimeter as well as on the edge. Once you get a feel for it, a lot of the worry is alleviated and you will be able to handle your materials with confidence. One thing I found that improved the performance of my sander was to upgrade the pad from soft to hard. I use a Bosch 6" random orbital and they offer pads in different hardness. I understand yours may not have this option, but checking into a sander with this option might be something to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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