I am fixing up and old upright piano (70 years old) that has very nice walnut burl veneer on it. There are several areas where large chips are taken out of it. Does anyone have any suggestions for how to patch them? Can I score the old veneer with a razor knife, heat it, and pry it off with a wood chisel? I have several sheets of walnut burl veneer I can use to make new pieces. Thanks!
2006-09-22 00:46:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Except for the first answer, the moron that said rip it out, I think the other responses all offer something of value. I'll let you folks vote for it.
2006-09-25 00:18:31 · update #1
I have done this before. They make a special hard resin it comes in sticks and in various colors. you melt the sticks with a hot knife and spread the hot resin onto the chip. then you can very carefully touch it up with stain if the shade is a little off. I don't know where to get the sticks try sherwin williams or a cabinet finishing supplier like Mohawk. They last for ever that's why I can't remember where we got them but it's very strong repair and if you take your time won't be noticable.
2006-09-22 01:21:45 · answer #1 · answered by Jack 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Repair Chipped Veneer
2016-12-12 03:57:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chipped veneers is one of the most common downfall of putting veneers. Veneer is brittle and chipped easily. Once it is chipped, there is nothing you can do but to replace the whole piece.Go to a prosthodontist , they have new technique and it can be done within one day. This is science and science progress quickly.
2016-03-17 23:58:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are trying to do a specialised job here. I think 70 Year old (probably fish) glue will respond better in you remove polish from old veneer then soak veneer you want to remove with water rather than use any heat. New veneer is best fitted damp using water based/resin glue such as "white wood glue". (when the veneer dries it will shrink giving a wrinkle free finish). You should really obtain books on the subject and study them if you want to make a good job.
2006-09-22 01:10:41 · answer #4 · answered by cooperman 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had the same problem with the veneer on an old secretary part of the veneer was missing on the side.I did exactly what you are asking can you do.I say yes! But be very careful with the wood chisel.I used one of my old irons to heat the veneer and just kept carefully prying it off.
2006-09-23 16:24:37 · answer #5 · answered by koi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make believe you are making pieces for a puzzle, shape the missing piece out of your spare veneer and then use contact cement to glue it in place. You are lucky to have some spare stock I used a paint paddle once.
Take your time and you will have a beautiful piece that you will be proud of..
2006-09-25 11:12:24 · answer #6 · answered by rlynnrussell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ripp it out get something decent
2006-09-22 00:48:39 · answer #7 · answered by GOOCH 4 · 0⤊ 5⤋