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Broken veneer edging on coffee table

  • 08-08-2019 11:04am
    #1
    William Legrande
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭


    Hi guys

    I have an oak veneer coffee table and some of the table-top edging has broken off on one side and I need to replace it.

    My plan is to remove the entire broken strip and then replace if with some iron-on veneer.

    The thickness is about 25mm, but I am having difficulties finding this size. What I have seen so far is 18mm. I saw some 30mm, so could could I just get thus thicker size and then plane off the excess when after applying it.

    Does anyone know where I could find some suitable veneer in Dublin?

    Thanks!


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  • #2
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,216 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    William Legrande wrote: »
    Hi guys

    I have an oak veneer coffee table and some of the table-top edging has broken off on one side and I need to replace it.

    My plan is to remove the entire broken strip and then replace if with some iron-on veneer.

    The thickness is about 25mm, but I am having difficulties finding this size. What I have seen so far is 18mm. I saw some 30mm, so could could I just get thus thicker size and then plane off the excess when after applying it.

    Does anyone know where I could find some suitable veneer in Dublin?

    Thanks!


    You get the larger size and trim off with a blade, There is even veneer trim blades in a handy plastic safety holder for this job quick and easy to do once the veneer has dried and set.


  • #3
    cletus
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    Don't try cut it with a sharp blade, you'll invariably dig into it or gouge it. If you use the edge of a chisel rather than the blade, you can pare away the excess


  • #4
    tabby aspreme
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,099 ✭✭✭tabby aspreme


    Woodworkers, Mt Tallant Avenue sell iron on veneer in several widths


  • #5
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,216 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    cletus wrote: »
    Don't try cut it with a sharp blade, you'll invariably dig into it or gouge it. If you use the edge of a chisel rather than the blade, you can pare away the excess

    A veneer trim tool takes it off in seconds and doesn't dig in.


    .


  • #6
    cletus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,184 ✭✭✭cletus


    listermint wrote: »
    A veneer trim tool takes it off in seconds and doesn't dig in.


    .

    I know, I just meant in relation to using a chisel or Stanley knife or similar to cut the veneer rather than paring it back


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  • #7
    William Legrande
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭William Legrande


    Thanks for the advice, lads.

    I've ordered a Stanley double edge laminate trimmer online and I'll be heading to woodworkers.ie in Terenure to see if they have a match for my colour.

    I'll let ye know how I get on!


  • #8
    SixtaWalthers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 249 ✭✭SixtaWalthers


    Iron-on ones don't destroy easily? Actually, I am also looking for a veneer edging tape but confused between iron-on and wood ones. According to my friend who is good at DIY carpentry suggested me to use iron-on ones and also my required dimensions are only available in iron-on ones. I found this two iron-on wood veneer pre-glued edging tapes here https://uniboards.co.uk/Wood-Veneer-Edging-Tapes-c48579870. Yes, iron-on is available in cherry and pine textured tapes.

    Width is 22mm, but the length could be customized according to requirements. I think the width could be customized according to need, but it is essential to use the right equipment. I found one edge trimmer here https://www.edgeband.co.uk/double-edge-trimmer.html. Specifications say it is good for wood veneers that's why I am not much sure either it would work effectively for iron-on ones.


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