How Do You Clamp Wood Veneer With Blocks?
Wood veneer can make almost any inexpensive wood appear more elegant and desirable. When wood veneer becomes damaged or when bubbles appear under a veneer surface it may become necessary to repair or patch the veneer.As long as matching veneer can be found, making a repair to a veneer surface is relatively easy, using nothing more than melamine or wooden blocks, C-clamps and a dash of good wood glue. Spread a light even coating of a good wood glue on the area that is to be patched and then carefully lay your cut piece of veneer over the glue. Make certain that you have matched the color and grain pattern of the veneer patch as closely as possible with the grain and color of the original piece. Use your X-acto knife if necessary to trim your veneer to exactly the correct size. Press the veneer down firmly with your fingers, working as much glue as possible out from under the veneer. Use your damp cloth to wipe away any excess glue. There are two types of blocks that can be used to clamp
