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I was using some scraps that I had and I realised after I started that I didn't have quite enough for the end panels and decided that rather than buy another sheet and ending up with a lot left over I would give veneering a go as it didn't seem that difficult, plus the fact that the large back...

Wishful thinking I know! This is not a cheap hobby! I think I will go down the holt melt film approach as the large panel isn’t going to work well with the set up I have at the moment. Glue Film, Glue Film Iron On, Hot Melt Adhesive, Heat Activated Adhesive, Glue Film For Veneering

I was having a look on easy composites and they have a starter kit available. There is a video on that page where they demonstrate using a domestic vacuum bag that people use to pack clothes away with. Has anyone ever given that a go for woodworking? Vacuum Bagging Starter Kit - Easy Composites...

So the top panel is still a bit wrinkly which is a shame however I learned a lot from this. Thin even coat of glue is essential Over size the board to the veneer rather than veneer to the board, the delicate edges of the veneer are very difficult to handle compared to an mdf board I don’t have...

One turned out ok the other is a little wrinkly, I think I used too much glue on the wrinkly panel. I applied some heat to it with an iron to try and smooth it out and put it back in the clamps but I have haven’t checked on it yet I can see how a vacuum bag would make much easier work on...

You can’t really see in the pictures but I ironed on a couple of pieces of edge banding to the MDF strips to spread the pressure from the middle to the edges.

Well I’ve given it a go, let’s see how this turns out tomorrow!

Thanks for the response, I've just nipped out to Axminster and bought some cold press glue, whether I needed it or not is debatable however for the £15 it cost it wasn't worth the time and material risk of it going wrong. I have a large MFT so I'll make some cauls and clamp it all to the bench...

Hi all, I am going to veneer some Ash to fairly large MDF boards 900mm x 350mm and 1400mm x 800mm for the first time and I have some stupid questions. From what I have seen online people seem to use general purpose wood glue or something like Titebond cold press glue. I don't have a vacuum...

Thanks for tips, I’ll keep my eyes open

Funnily enough I’ve had those in my basket for ages for this job. I thought I would have issues. I’m going to give everyone’s suggestions a go tonight after work. I’ll keep everyone posted

No but I know the furniture was expensive when my parents bought it and it’s certainly hardwood. I have no idea how I would find out for sure though.

Unfortunately I’ve started now and some of the heads have sheared off so I have to sort them now.

Yes, they bite but the friction is too high. I’ll try giving it a bash with a hammer and centre punch to see if that loosens the corrosion enough for them to work

When I say furniture bolts I’m talking about these things