Here's what our customers are doing with our veneers and vacuum presses.
Monstrance
Created by Glen Marsh
Veneer: Bubinga, Birds Eye Maple
Comments: This project is a vessel in which the consecrated eucharistic host is carried in processions and is displayed during certain Catholic devotional ceremonies.
Marquetry Panels
Created by Wilhad Reuter
Veneer: Various
Gorgeous Credenza
Created by Jarred Kaiser
Veneer: Birds Eye Zebrawood, Curly Ash
Display Cabinets
Created by Hank Strause
Veneer: Gabon Ebony, Maple
Art Deco style Jewelry Cabinet
Created by Dennis Zongker
Veneer: Bubinga Burl, Gabon Ebony, Holly
Writing Desk
Created by Douglas Worden
Veneer: Figured Bubinga
Backgammon Board
Created by Bob Vogeler
Veneer:Walnut, Cherry, Curly Maple
Veneered Nightstands
Created by James Northey
Veneer: Mappa Burl
Chess Board
Created by Nikhil Patel
Veneer: Teak, Ash
Side Table
Created by Brody Acquilano
Veneer: Maple Burl
Federal Style Side Table
Created by Phil Mueller
Veneers: Mahogany Crotch, Figured Avodire, Rosewood
Chess Board
Created by Shawn Mattingly
Veneer: Birds Eye Maple, Mahogany
Chess Board
Created by Damon Moran
Veneer: Walnut Burl, Karelian Birch Burl
Custom Speakers
Created by Ian Hughes
Veneer: Walnut Burl
Comments: The veneer softener was also a great purchase as it helped a great deal. I used the orbital sander to get up to 600 grit. It got way smoother than I ever expected burl to be. I intentionally did not use pore filler. I am fine with the burl in this more natural and textured state. The finish I used was simply 5 coats of Tru-Oil. This was my first time as a woodworker dealing with veneer and it was quite the learning experience!
Custom Speakers
Created by Kevin Olson
Veneer: Honduran Rosewood
Art Deco Style Music Box
Created by Dennis Zongker
Veneer: Gabon Ebony
Electric Guitar
Created by Adrian VanWormer
Veneer: Quilted Maple
Jewelry Chest
Created by Kai Bouma
Veneer: Fumed Larch
Secretary/Writing Desk
Created by Kim Gondring
Veneers: Karelian Birch Burl, Walnut Burl, and others
Collectibles Box
Created by Jarred Kaiser
Veneer: Curly Maple
Gun Cases
Created by Mark Schilling
Veneers: Quilted Bubinga and Walnut Burl
Outstanding Marquetry
Created by Bob Weston
Veneer: Various
Bedroom Furniture
Created by Randy Findlay
Veneer: Birds Eye Maple
Beautiful Guitar
Created by Vincent Morel of Canopee Guitars
Veneer: Birds Eye Maple
Award-Winning Bureau Table
Created by M.L. Bolton
Veneer: Curly Cherry, Curly Sapele, and Pommele Sapele
Comments: Curly sapele veneers were used for the table's sides and back, and premium pommele sapele veneer was used in the table top. All inlays and stringing were made from curly cherry. The table frame was finished with multiple coats of oil/varnish, with a hand rubbed out finish. The drawers (interior and sides) were finished with multiple coats of 1.5# Super Blond shellac. The table top was finished with oil/varnish, multiple coats of 1.5# Super Blonde shellac, along with a topcoat of lacquer for water protection and durability. All surfaces received a final coat of premium wax, hand buffed for a final finish.
I was humbled and honored that this commissioned piece was juried into both the 2021 Texas Furniture Makers Show and the international furniture designer and maker competition (this year held in Sydney, Australia), "Maker of the Year" awards. This bureau table received the Society of American Period Furniture Maker Award in the Texas Furniture Makers Show. I did not finish in the top ten in the Maker of the Year competition, but was awarded a "Commended" (U.S. term for Honorable Mention) award. Again I was very humbled and honored in these prestigious furniture designer and maker competitions.
Credenza with Veneered Draw-Fronts
Created by Eric Friedman
Veneer: Quilted Maple
Credenza with Veneered Door Panels
Created by Richard Harris
Veneer: Figured Cherry
Accoustic Guitars
Created by Kim Lissarague
Veneers: Curly Maple, Ziricote
Gate Leg Lamp Table and Head/Foot Board
Created by Randy Findlay
Veneer: Walnut Burl
Automotive Panels
Created by Marvin Berhow
Veneer: Tamo Ash
Comments: West Systems Epoxy advised that I could use two types of epoxy. One for the adhesive and another type for the finish. According to West System's suggestion, I could apply five or six coats without waiting for each coat to dry and sanding between coats. They advised applying each successive coat when the previous was still tacky. That helped the coats adhere better plus it eliminated the time needed to sand between coats. I allowed several hours for the final coat to dry, and then leveled the surface with 180 grit followed by successive finer grades of sandpaper, finishing with 400 grit. Then I applied three finish coats of automotive clear (because of their UH inhibitors) over the epoxy and buffed that out with automotive buffing compound and a buffing wheel. I've been to several car shows and have had many people compliment the veneer part of the project.
Veneered Dresser
Created by Christopher Williams
Veneer: Quilted Maple
Veneered Dining Table
Created by Kevin Schulte
Veneer: Quilted Maple and Figured Cherry
Custom Coffee Table
Created by Roger Thompson
Veneer: Quartersawn White Oak
Custom Church Podium
Created by Steven Wright
Veneer: Curly Maple
Custom Veneered Cabinet
Created by Kim Gondring
Veneer: Tamo Ash
Veneered Matching Table Set
Created by Donald Mee
Veneer: Laurel Burl
Custom Hope Chests
Created by Tony Hansen
Veneer: Various