DonArgueWithMe t1_j9jul5e wrote on February 22, 2023 at 2:19 PM

Reply to comment by mmikke in Oak veneer countertop discoloured where sanded by kimchifarts123

I would have thought "high value antique" and veneers were mutually exclusive

RubyPorto t1_j9jww2y wrote on February 22, 2023 at 2:35 PM

Veneers have been used in fine furniture for centuries, and that's aside from the art of marquetry.

For example, burls look pretty, but don't make a great structural choice.

Mont-ka t1_j9jwm5i wrote on February 22, 2023 at 2:33 PM

You're telling me my grandmother's Kallax isn't going to find my retirement?

I_AM_NOT_A_WOMBAT t1_j9k0nw8 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 3:26 PM

Only if it's the 5x5 kallax. 2x4 or 2x2 are too common.

MeshColour t1_j9jx2i3 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 2:37 PM

Back in the day they would take solid oak and put a veneer of exotic imported wood. Yes it was the cheaper version of the time, but it was still hand crafted and zero particle board. Worlds better craftsmanship than modern stuff

DonArgueWithMe t1_j9l7548 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 7:56 PM

Thanks, I didn't realize that. I'm not a wooder

bc2zb t1_j9k3s57 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 3:53 PM

I have a book on making federal period furniture. Nearly all of the plans call for using veneer whenever possible. For example, the card table build has the legs and top being solid mahogany, but the apron would be veneered poplar or pine. The build itself is based off an actual museum piece as well, so it's not like they were trying to cheap it out for modern woodworkers.