I must admit, this package of veneer tools and supplies is long overdue. I can't begin to say how many woodworkers have requested a kit like this. Well... here it is my friends. This kit includes a decent selection of the essential items to get started in vacuum press veneering.
Combine this package with a vacuum press system or kit and you'll be ready to build a sweet looking veneered panel.
Review by Thomas H.
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I was happy to be able to get everything I needed to get started in vacuum-bag veneering (along with my new Excel 5) in a nice package. The Combo consists of all the things I would've purchased anyway, so this made it easy, and the price was very reasonable. Best of all, the included items are of very nice quality. For example, the Two Cherries saw is already honed and ready to use.
When you add in the great service provided by Joe Woodworker, it just makes sense to buy what you need for veneering here. BTW, the sales that come along every now and then make a good thing even better!
Review by Eddie Hopkins
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This review is not so much about this combo deal (which is very good by the way) but more about the customer support you get from Joe and Christine. You're going to be pleasantly surprised when you email this company. They do actually reply to their customers and they do appear to care that your project comes out successfully. I've emailed Joe about 12 times in 3 or 4 days and each time I got a polite and intelligent answer within a short time frame. If you have questions about veneering, this is the place to be.
Review by Greg Hughes
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I'm just getting into veneering and I wanted to get everything I needed without spending a fortune. This kit has all of the stuff I needed to get going with my first project which was a walnut burl humidor. The project turned out great. The parts of this combo deal are all top quality. I'm very satisfied.
Review by David Ragan
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I had read some on veneering (all over the internet), and some folks make it sound so hard and easy to make mistakes. However, with all the information, and sincerity of Joe and his website, it increased my comfort level to a point I was willing to "take the plunge". I got the Excel 5, the starter kit, a fancy bag, and of course some veneer.
Everything has exceeded my expectations, Joe always returns emails, giving tracking numbers and answering emails. For instance I just found out one of my questions was addressed in his website. the Excel 5 is exceptionally quiet for an industrial machine, was easy to assemble, and the tools and glue with the kit are perfect. I might also add that the veneer saw is razor sharp, and beveled perfectly. the veneer I purchased had wifezilla and her mother salivating at the possibilities, it is so gorgeous (almost as much as wifezilla). When Joe has AAA veneer, it really is AAA.
My opinion is that he, like me, a small business person realizes that impeccable service and products at a reasonable price are the keys to success. Your reputation is everything in this world to the small business person. Joe deserves a great reputation, that I believe he has.
I would absolutely say there is no better reason to rack up your credit card if you are a woodworker and are not yet veneering. The process has come a long way in the last 40 years, and is now a science, not "cheap" stuff. If you approach it carefully with diligence, you'll be amazed, like me and ever so glad to have a resource like Joe to help guide you.
Take the plunge, you'll be glad you did-Joe is the best.
David Ragan
Cumming, GA
Review by Allan Wenzer
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This kit is exactly what I was hoping for. It has the basic tools you need to get started in veneering once you have the vacuum press project completed. Everything included with the kit worked wonderfully. The glue roller is a must-have item and the veneer softner pint is enough to hold me over for several months.
This is a great buy for anyone getting started.