ByronBlack
Established Member
So, after spending almost all of my money and energy on the workshop build, i'm ready for something a little less agricultural and get down and dirty with some furniture making.
I'm ready to make a couple of desks for the office - which is the first room in the new house which is almost finished. It was wall to ceiling pink and purple when we moved in, so required about a billion coats of paint.
Anyways, onto the questions. I intend to use 18mm Veneer Ply (no intentions of using MDF) with hardwood facing. I'm probably going to go for a Maple veneer for the sheet material and Walnut for the facing.
How do I finish the veneer? Does it come in a state ready to apply a finish, or does it require sanding - i'm a bit worried about sanding down through the veneer.
Is there a supplier that can do hardwoods in thin strips such as 25mm and 50mm. I intend to make a hardwood frame support to stop any sagging of the desktop - the main desk will be over 7 and a half foot long, are there specific ways of avoiding sag, or will the 18mm sheet and hardwood frame of 25mm be enough?
Finally, when approaching suppliers for the veneered ply, what should I ask for - any specific grade/codes I should be aware of, and what would be an average price for an 8x4 of maple veneered ply? I've had a little look on the web, can't seem to find any concrete pricing - i'm still waiting to hear back from my usual supplier as they have to get in on a special order.
I'm ready to make a couple of desks for the office - which is the first room in the new house which is almost finished. It was wall to ceiling pink and purple when we moved in, so required about a billion coats of paint.
Anyways, onto the questions. I intend to use 18mm Veneer Ply (no intentions of using MDF) with hardwood facing. I'm probably going to go for a Maple veneer for the sheet material and Walnut for the facing.
How do I finish the veneer? Does it come in a state ready to apply a finish, or does it require sanding - i'm a bit worried about sanding down through the veneer.
Is there a supplier that can do hardwoods in thin strips such as 25mm and 50mm. I intend to make a hardwood frame support to stop any sagging of the desktop - the main desk will be over 7 and a half foot long, are there specific ways of avoiding sag, or will the 18mm sheet and hardwood frame of 25mm be enough?
Finally, when approaching suppliers for the veneered ply, what should I ask for - any specific grade/codes I should be aware of, and what would be an average price for an 8x4 of maple veneered ply? I've had a little look on the web, can't seem to find any concrete pricing - i'm still waiting to hear back from my usual supplier as they have to get in on a special order.