I'm building my first set of speakers and trying my hand a veneering for the first time. The construction of the cabinets has not been a problem even though I had a reaction to MDF dust and now use a respirator when working with the stuff. I assembled the cabinets using yellow (PVA II) glue but instead of using clamps I used finish nails to hold everything square until the glue cured. I then filled the nail holes with Famowood filler and sanded them flush. My veneer supplier (he sold me very nicely figured maple) suggested I use basic white glue to avoid color issues with the raw maple veneer then use cauls, platens and plenty of bar clamps to press the veneer in place. It worked like a charm except the Famowood expanded and I now have a set of perfectly aligned bumps near the edges of the veneered surface. Sanding the bumps off is not an option as they have risen more than the thickness of the veneer. I have enough veneer to re-veneer this one face but I need to do something with the other cabinet faces that have holes filled with Famowood.
Do I use Bondo? Or?
Can I leave the holes unfilled or do I create a possible problem with the glue coming in contact with the head of the nail?
Thanks for the suggestions!!
Do I use Bondo? Or?
Can I leave the holes unfilled or do I create a possible problem with the glue coming in contact with the head of the nail?
Thanks for the suggestions!!
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