Super-Soft 2™ Veneer Softener & Conditioner

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$13.95

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Product Description

Super-Soft 2™ Veneer Softener vastly improves upon the original formula. It's now odorless, colorless, and non-flammable.

Super-Soft 2 flattens and softens crotch, burl, and other wavy veneers by temporarily plasticizing wood cells. Super-Soft 2 prevents splits and cracks by instantly making veneers unbelievably flexible without affecting the wood's staining and finishing properties. Apply by dipping, spraying, or brushing. No mixing required.

Instructions for Use:

Use full strength. Apply by dipping, spraying, or brushing.
Allow veneers to stand until the surface appears dry.
Place veneer between two sheets of absorbent paper (paper towels, brown paper, or unprinted newspaper) and clamp it between two flat boards in a press or simply by placing weight on top.
Allow 12 hours for the initial drying to take place.
Remove from press and replace the absorbent paper. Re-apply pressure or weights.
Replace absorbent sheets every 3 hours until veneer is completely dry.

Due to the unique formulation of Super-Soft 2, it may also be dried with a household clothes iron on the low/medium setting for instant veneer flattening.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can this be used for flattening wavy veneers too?
Yes! Flattening is its main use.

Is the softener flammable?
No. Unlike other softeners, Super Soft 2 is not flammable.

Does Super Soft 2 leave a glycerin residue when dry?
No. In fact, there is no glycerin in this softener.

What kind of incompatibility issues are there with this softener?
So far, we have yet to find any incompatibility issues with veneers treated with SS2. This includes water-based stains and finishes, oil-based stains and finishes, lacquer, conversion varnish, polyurethane, alcohol-based finishes, wood dyes, shellac, and others.

What is the shelf life of the softener?
The shelf life is indefinite. It should last forever.

What's the best method of application?
Spraying is the most efficient way to apply Super-Soft 2.

How soft does it really make the veneer?
I took the picture shown here to give you an idea as to how well Super-Soft 2 works. This image shows madrone burl veneer rolled around a pencil. There are no cracks or splits. If I can roll a burl veneer this tight, you can probably imagine the possibilities with complex veneering projects!

Can you ship this stuff abroad?
Yes. We are the only U.S. company currently shipping this new formula to Canada, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Will the softener affect the ability of the veneer to take a stain?
Unlike other softeners, SS2 will not affect the veneer's ability to accept a stain or dye. It does not contain PVA or other glue-like additives.

How long will softening effect last?
The softening effects vary from one species to another. Some users are finding the flexibility so remain for as long as 2 weeks. Generally speaking, you can expect the effects to last from 4 to 7 days.

Will Super-Soft 2 make the veneer sticky like homemade softener?
Not at all. The veneer will feel soft and pliable not sticky and brittle.

How much coverage will I get from a bottle of softener?
There's no way to specify a coverage amount. It really depends on the veneer species, grain, moisture content, and method of application. Most folks find that a quart goes much further than expected.

Product Reviews

Hands Down - The Best Softener

Review by Brenden H.
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Woodworking is not just my hobby; its also my passion and my livelyhood. I've been veneering for 20+ years and I've used a lot of snake-oil products including various concoctions that claim to flatten and soften veneer. Rubbish!!!

I didnt want to try the Super Softener because I figured it to be nothing better than the rest. I was wrong. Very, very wrong.

This softener is the best there is. Period. No need to look elsewhere. No need to think about it. No need worry if its going to work. IT WILL WORK!

I will also mention that the customer service here is impeccable. I sent the owner several questions about a recent veneer concern I had and he promptly replied to each of them with a straight-forward and honest answer. There are few places in this world where you find such excellent service and products.
Does the job and then some.

Review by Kevin Shoemaker
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A review of this softener really is not needed since it seems that everyone knows how good this stuff is. I use it on most of my voilins and the results are phenomenal. So far, I've gone through 4 gallons of Super Soft and I've always been satisfied with the results. On my first order, I thought the price here was too high on the spray bottle and I didnt order it. Then I went to Home Depot and they wanted $4.50 for a spray bottle. I asked my wife to see if she could get one at the grocery store and she came back empty handed. Finally, I found one at a small local hardware store. It works fine but it was $3.95. So in all, the spray bottle that this site offers is actually not a bad deal. Shipping costs on this site are always reasonable and most of my orders arrived within a day or so.
Now It's Like Silly Putty

Review by Kurt Kaster
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I finally had a chance to try the SS2 the other day, I used it on some Madrona burl that I was considering getting rid of because it was so hard brittle and wavy. Now its like silly putty, perfectly flat and best of all, usable. Its not very often something works better than advertised. Thanks Joe
A Great Softener

Review by Chuck Anderson
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Dear Joe, I used your SS2 veneer softener on some old, warped 1/16" poplar veneer with truly impressive results. I knew if this substrate would not lie down flat a decent surface veneer job was impossible. The end results were flawless, thanks to SS2! Also your shipping was faster than I expected. Next timne I need veneer or any related product, I'm coming to you.
This Is Some Cool Stuff

Review by Steve Rozmiarek
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This is some cool stuff! It works just as well as Joe describes. Sure made the walnut burl I tried it on a lot easier to work. Get the sprayer. I also used this to make really narly crotch walnut lumber easier to handplane. Not exactly what it was designed for, but it sure works.
A Bottle Goes a Long Way

Review by Neil P.
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I'm very happy with this product. It works very well and was packed safely. I tried it on some walnut burl veneer and found that it softens the veneer almost immediately. The quart size bottle is an excellent size. A bottle goes a long way. One tip though... order it with the spray bottle. I couldnt find a decent spray bottle in any store.
Don't Let The Price Fool You

Review by David K.
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Dont let the price fool you! The stuff is worth ten times the cost. A few weeks ago I bought a huge stash of rippled up veneer for a bargain. The only thing it needs is flattening. The Supersoft fluid makes it very simple and the effects are immediately obvious. I used the iron drying technique and the veneers are now perfect.

A great item and a great price.
Wow It Works Well

Review by Ray Astoria
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I'm not sure how it works, but WOW it works well. I had some 10 year elm burl veneer that was brittle and crumpled up. After I sprayed it with the Super softener, it began to feel like a heavy canvas material. Eventually it softened up enough that I could bend it 360 degrees edge to edge. Fifteen minutes before I couldnt bend it a fraction of an inch without cracking it into 50 fifty pieces.

I do recommend spraying it on the veneer because it gives the best coverage and doesnt waste any of the liquid. So get the spray bottle with your order. A quart of the softener will do alot of veneer so this is a great value.

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