wjffineww Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 I am hoping somebody has a good suggestion for me, I am totally bumming. I cut through the veneer on some cherry ply, right on the top front edge of a piece(of course). I am not quite sure how to go about hiding it. I typically use blendall sticks, but I know the cherry is going to get quite a bit darker than it is now, so I'm not sure how to handle it. Any help would be appreciated, completely replacing the part is not really an option. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Cherry sawdust mixed with glue might darken at the same rate as the rest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMarcel Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 How big is the cut through? You mentioned blend-all sticks so that seems to imply it isn't huge. Also, how are you planning on finishing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlamulle Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Cut a piece of veneer from another piece of plywood that was left from building the table then use a VERY sharp chisel or a router with a templet and a very small bit and cut out a piece of the damaged veneer and reglue the new piece down. Never cut a square out because that is too obvious maybe an odd irregular shape that follows some grain lines or a knot that would make it less noticeable and you should be able to get a great grain match due to the slip matching on the plywood. The other choice would be to make an accent there like a real inlay. If it would look odd having one there only then put another at the opposite corner. Make lemonaid out of lemons. Hope this might help a bit. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjffineww Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Thank you for the replies. It's not a very big area about a 1/2'' x 2'' right at the edge of the piece. I think the patch might be the way to go not sure if I can pull that off but I will give it a try. I'm using ML Cambell Magna Max lacquer for the finish, no stain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlamulle Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Thank you for the replies. It's not a very big area about a 1/2'' x 2'' right at the edge of the piece. I think the patch might be the way to go not sure if I can pull that off but I will give it a try. I'm using ML Cambell Magna Max lacquer for the finish, no stain. The easiest way to cut the veneer piece off the waste plywood is the tablesaw. Hold a piece on edge and set the fence to cut just below the veneer then make a rip cut. You can then trim the piece off easier. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_in_SD Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I've done that before . I tried to hide it, unsuccessfully, andin the end I just redid the piece. I am very careful now to make sure the edge strips are slightly proud of the ply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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