Has anybody ever veneered the field of a raised panel before? I may get a job building a walnut bookcase with raised panel doors, and I was thinking of making the panels really stand out. Of course, I gravitated to burled walnut or something along those lines, which pretty much means veneer. I am experienced at veneering, but typically I cover the edge of the veneer, either by burying it in a groove or with a solid wood edging. In this case, the edge of the veneer would be exposed, and in a very prominent position to the viewer of the piece.
My thought was to veneer the raised field (the face) of a solid walnut panel with something like burled walnut and the back of the panel with plain-jane walnut (for stability, of course). I think I may have FINALLY found somebody who appreciates well-built custom furniture AND is willing to pay for it. Somehow, that second part is often lacking...
My thought was to veneer the raised field (the face) of a solid walnut panel with something like burled walnut and the back of the panel with plain-jane walnut (for stability, of course). I think I may have FINALLY found somebody who appreciates well-built custom furniture AND is willing to pay for it. Somehow, that second part is often lacking...