Part 1
Introduction
Welcome
Veneering Basics
14 Good Reasons
Vacuum Press Uses
Vacuum Press Options
Overview
Questions & Answers
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Part 2a (Option 1 of 2)
Project: V2 Venturi Press
About Project: V2
Parts List
Build the Manifold
Build the Reservoirs
Assemble the Venturi
Make the Carrier
Wire the Press
Testing and Adjusting
Mods and Options
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Part 2b (Option 2 of 2)
Project: EVS Pump Press
About Project: EVS
Parts List
Pump Selection
Build the Manifold
Build the Sub-Manifold
Build the Reservoirs
Make the Carrier
Final Assembly
Wire the Press
Testing and Adjusting
Mods and Options
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Part 3
Vacuum Bagging
Vacuum Bag Basics
Polyurethane vs. Vinyl
DIY Vacuum Bags (A)
DIY Vacuum Bags (B)
DIY Vacuum Bags (C)
Connect the Bag
Bag Closures
Platens/Cauls
Breather Mesh
Maintenance
DIY Frame Press
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Part 4
Veneer Information
About Veneer
Veneering Myths
Backer Veneer
Veneer Glues
Veneering Tips
Substrate Materials
Flattening Veneers
A Sharp Veneer Saw
Jointing Veneers
Taping Veneers
Dealing with Defects
Curing Glued Panels
Veneering w/o Vacuum
Hammer Veneering
Iron-On Veneering
Veneer Storage
Amazing Bookmatches
Copper Veneer Guide
Paperbacked Veneer
Edgebanding Guide
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Part 5
Miscellaneous Info
Vacuum Forming
Vacuum Chucking
Vacuum Clamping
Vacuum Clamp Matrix
Vacuum Infusing
DIY Vacuum Manifold
JWW Visitors' Vacs
Veneer Quality
Veneering FAQ
Veneer Glue FAQ
The Vac FAQ
Downloads (PDF's)

Odd Veneers and Bookmatches

It's becoming hard to find highly figured veneers in large sizes. You'll often find it necessary to join two or more pieces of veneer together to make up a large panel. The good news is that this method can reveal some amazing results that can only be achieved with veneer. Even the most mundane veneers offer stunning character potential. Sometimes the results are truly amazing. Here are some of nicer ones that I have seen.

Animal Faces
Veneer: Walnut Burl (bookmatched)
Four animal faces can clearly be seen in this outstanding bookmatch.
Photo & Project: Les Brodwell of North Berwick, Maine

Space Monkey
Veneer: Ash Burl (bookmatched)
Cool, scary, and amazing!
Photo & Project: Bill Current of Indianapolis, IN

Cat Face
Veneers: Ambrosia Maple (bookmatched)
Do you see it?

The Big Bad Wolf
Veneer: Claro Walnut (bookmatched)
Even this match of lesser grade Claro walnut has some striking figure.

Angel
Veneer: Bog Oak Burl (bookmatched)
Do you see the angel? Takes a little imagination to see this one.

Bat Out of Hell
Veneer: Circassian Walnut (bookmatch)
The wonders of nature can be just a bit scary!