Clock/Switches Panel Restoration

Started 17th July 2017 at 19:01 · Mark Thorley

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I’m going to be brave and attempt to re-veneer my Burr Elm Panel as the existing Veneer had cracked and began to flake off in places. I couldn’t find a decent replacement so I’ve stripped off the old and will attempt to restore it. Fingers crossed ? all will turn out well

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- 17th July 2017 at 19:10 #6370
  
  Mark Thorley
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- 17th July 2017 at 19:11 #6372
  
  Mark Thorley
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  My Panel with flaking veneer prior to removal and start of restoration. Is that Elvis I see in the Clock? ……
- 17th July 2017 at 23:03 #6393
  
  Laurence Jones
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  Have you got some replacement veneer Mark Thorley ( @m164 ) ?
  
  Are you using heat resistant glue – just thinking of things getting hot in direct sun !
  
  I’m really interested in the lacquer stage – I’ve some pieces where the veneer is good but the lacquer has pealed off.
  
  Laurence
- 18th July 2017 at 00:01 #6396
  
  Mark Thorley
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  Hi Laurence.
  
  Yes I got a few sheets of veneer rather than just one in case my first attempts don’t go to plan .
  
  I’ll likely use a very thin layer of clear tiger seal to bond it to the metal panel, can’t see that going anywhere thereafter, that stuff is awesome.
  
  To be honest I did try to re laquer an area where the veneer was good but the original laquer is very thick and i reckon it would take quite a few applications to get it back to original, even then it might not look right. If your veneer is all intact the best solution would be to completely remove the existing laquer and then re-apply, that way you don’t risk all the effort potentially going to waste.
  
  If all goes well with mine I’ll have some veneer left over surplus to requirements you are welcome to
- 10th August 2017 at 10:25 #7110
  
  Mark Thorley
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  Nearly there,another coat of colour varnish then topcoat of laquer.
  It’s a slow process…..but a result
- 7th December 2017 at 21:26 #10078
  
  Laurence Jones
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  If anyone is interested in an alternative approach, which retains the original Veneer, then please take a look at this Article written by member Roger Farmer @roger
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