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HOW TO VENEER A 4-WAY BOOKMATCH

THE BOOK STAND

Veneering a 4 way bookmatch is no straightforward task, and so in this video I’ll be showing you all the methods and principles required to make this a success. This is merely an introduction into veneering, so please be sure to grab the book recommended below if you’d like to learn more specialist and advanced techniques.

LESSON OBJECTIVES

    - How to select your veneer
    - What patterns to look for
    - Basic methods and principles
    - What masking tape to use

SUPPORTING MATERIAL

How to Saw Correctly
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Unable to cut a straight line? Can’t make square cuts? Can’t get the saw started in the first place?! This lesson will help!

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How to Chisel Correctly
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Seriously? How to use a chisel correctly? Do I really need to watch this? The short answer is yes. Yes you do.

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How to Use a Plane
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Surely you just push it, right? Wrong. There is a lot that goes into the simple task of planing. Body positioning, pressure, and movement are all essential to getting the most accuracy from this task. Watch this to learn how.

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