Just incase any of you have ever passed on some wood for veneers because it had a few worm holes.... Here is how to fix that problem.
First off make sure you clean out the hole with a brush. The place the veneer on top of some cling wrap( super glue does not stick to this stuff)
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Then place some sawdust in the hole
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Place a drop of super glue on the hole and give it a second to soak in
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Now this next stop is not required but I spray the superglue with a little activator ( makes the super glue dry instantly, most wood turners will have this stuff)
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This is what the glue looks like dry
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Now give it a quick sanding and you will never know they were there
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Great tip, Ralph. :thumbsup:
Thanks for sharing.
Purty neat Ralph.
Be careful with the Fast Cap activator I have had it turn lighter colored wood and granite green. Something in the propellant reacts to the tannins in the wood.
I find it best to spray it on a piece of scrap wood or cardboard then wipe or dab it on the glue spot.
Good tip, I have som Waterfall Bubinga which has a couple of holes. Bue--.
Never worried with bug holes in .030" or less veneers.
When applying the smooth-on I make sure to work the glue alittle more slowly into the holes so that it fills completely.
I'd say the Flaming Ambrosia Maple limbed bow I built lastyear had less than 12 per veneer.
Only thing you now see is a dark dot.
A thicker lamination might be a different story.
With those I'd say your way of doing it would be the best bet.
Troy
Depending on the wood, I leave them as is especially if there are several. They can have a nice pattern and add a nice touch especially the ones with staining around the holes.
bigjim
I agree Jim. I think Ralphie is just a fussy pot. :laughing:
Yep just leave them alone and just be sure to work some smooth on in them. Ads character
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Ok,this is a good thread... I have some nice .030 Honduran rosewood that has a bunch of tiny holes in it..I'm glad I saved it..it almost got trashed!!
Cool Robert, ya could name the bow Swiss cheese. :laughing:
Ya it looks like somebody shot the veneer with some #9 birdshot... the first batch I bought from the vendor looked pretty good...but the second batch was full of holes (http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt46/Robertfishes/HRwormholes.jpg) (http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt46/Robertfishes/bow7tip.jpg)