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Category: Veneering

About Veneer	Thin is in. Learn more about veneer and its uses in woodworking.
Getting Started with Veneer	A brief article discussing the basics of veneering.
Veneering Myths	Time to set things straight about the most common veneering myths.
Paperbacked Veneer Guide	Frequently asked questions about paperbacked and 2-ply veneers.
Flattening/Softening Veneer	A simple solution to a common problem.
Cutting Wood Veneer	The first step in seaming two veneers together.
Using Veneer Tape	The second step in seaming two veneers together.
Dealing With Veneer Defects	Got pinholes and cracks in your veneer? Here's how to work with them.
Backer & Balance Veneer	Often overlooked, a backer veneer is critical to a flat panel.
Iron-On Veneering	The latest craze in small veneer projects.
Sharpening a Veneer Saw	The simple task of sharpening a veneer saw for perfect veneer joints.
Ultra-CAT™ Veneer Glue Info	Tidbits of information about powered urea resin glues.
Veneer Adhesive Guide	A short discussion of the many veneer adhesive options.
Battle of the Bonds	A bit of information about two common veneer glues.
Veneering FAQ	Confused about veneer? This page might help.
Vac FAQ	Answers to the most common questions about the vacuum veneer press.
Veneer Glue FAQ	Questions and answers about veneer glue and other adhesives.
Veneer Substrates	What's behind the veneer is just as important. Learn more here.
Veneering Tips	A couple of simple tips to avoid the most common mistakes with veneer.
Veneering Without Vacuum	Sometimes, a vacuum press isn't ideal for veneering. Check it out.
Hammer Veneering	Tom Iovino's first lessons in hammer veneering.
Edgebanding Guide	A Simple Method Yields Superb Results on Plywood Edges
Working with Copper Veneer	A brief article about copper veneer and how it is applied.
Copper Veneering FAQ	Our list of common questions about copper veneer.

Category: Vacuum Pressing and Vacuum Clamping

Vacuum Pressing Intro	A brief article about the "what and why" of vacuum veneering.
DIY Vacuum Press (Pump)	How to build a vacuum press with an electric vacuum pump.
DIY Vacuum Press (Venturi)	How to build a vacuum press with a venturi and air compressor.
Vacuum Clamping	A few quick ideas about vacuum clamping with a vacuum press.
Vacuum Frame Press	Build your own vacuum pressing table for veneering.
Vacuum Chucking	How to adapt a vacuum press for vacuum chucking lathe projects.
Breather Mesh Basics	Vacuum Press Just Got Easier
Polyurethane vs. Vinyl Bags	Learn the differences between polyurethane and vinyl for vacuum bagging.
Vacuum Infusing	Build a simple vacuum chamber for stabilizing turning blanks and more.
Vacuum Clamping Matrix	How to build a vacuum clamping matrix for your vacuum press.

Category: Woodworking and More

My Shop	A quick look around my shop.
Performax Sander Tips	A few simple tips to get your Performax sander running nicely.
TransTints Dye Stain Tips	My favorite stain. Tips from Jeff Jewitt.
Roarockit Review	A quick overview of the Roarockit "Thin Air Press" Vacuum Kit.
Jet vs. Tormek SuperGrind	Jet "knocks-off" the Tormek. Here's what I've found.
Tormek T-7 Sharpener	The T-7 brings some welcome improvements to the workbench.
Tools... My Two Cents	A boring look at the tools I own and what I think of them.
Spitcoating a Perfect Finish	P'Toooey! No...no...no. Spitcoating does not require hocking up a loogie.
Ebonizing Rust Stain	Turn walnut into ebony with this magical potion.
Setting Jointer Knives	A simple approach to setting jointer knives accurately.
Sharpening a Scraper	The easy way to sharpen a scraper from filing to burnishing.