Veneer Suppliers

[cmcook]

Can anyone please offer any ideas of where is good to buy some veneer from, either online or locally in Melbourne. My Rythmik Sub is still in raw MDF and I need to do something about it. From my limited reading I think a paper backed or even self adhesive veneer would be the best idea.

It's either that or build a more aesthetically pleasing box from ply.

Thanks,

Chris

[lebowski]

good timing with this thread as I need iron on veneer for a resto job on a hi-fi rack. Tried Bunnings and Masters with no success.

[LogicprObe]

Beeaudiful!

http://www.crockerspaint.com/newshop/products/4267/Contact_Wood_Grain_Walnu_pe.html

[LogicprObe]

Ok, ok........... try here.

http://www.finewoodv...C Bro 0809_02(1).pdf

http://www.gfethers.com.au/timber-veneer.html

Edited September 6, 2012 by LogicprObe

[Tony M]

Beeaudiful!

http://www.crockersp...n_Walnu_pe.html

Well, if the OP's veneering skills are anything like mine, he might as well use contact. :mad: Then again, I was trying to join veneer sheets on a curved surface - looks good in the dark at least.

[damohpi]

ime, much cheaper to import sheets of backed veneer from the states than purchase locally, especially so for exotic veneers

[damohpi]

have used both these in the past

http://www.rosebudveneer.com/

http://www.oakwoodveneer.com/

also veneersupplies.com

[LogicprObe]

- looks good in the dark at least.

I've known a few girls like that.............

[cheekyboy]

Can anyone please offer any ideas of where is good to buy some veneer from, either online or locally in Melbourne. My Rythmik Sub is still in raw MDF and I need to do something about it. From my limited reading I think a paper backed or even self adhesive veneer would be the best idea.

It's either that or build a more aesthetically pleasing box from ply.

Thanks,

Chris

Hi Chris, I've used Finewood Ventech over the past few years and find them good to deal with. I would avoid the iron on veneers and go with the plain veneer leaf. Drop me a PM if you're having problems.

Cheers,

Keith

[cmcook]

Thanks for the info folks. I had a quick look at veneersupplies.com last night but shipping almost doubles the price.

Finewood Ventech are just around the corner from work so I'll drop in one lunchtime next week and see what they can offer first.

However, Mr Logic has got me thinking..... http://www.crockerspaint.com/newshop/products/4552/Contact_Pot_Brown_per_me.html

[estoril]

Try Amerind. They are in Dandenong. They supply all sorts of venner's.

[Paul Spencer]

The cheap iron on stuff from Bunnings is a bit narrow for subs, but you can get much wider veneer from places like George Fethers. PVA glue works fine, curves are a challenge, but with a flat surface you can more easily apply even pressure to the entire surface by clamping it down with a flat sheet over. Veneers are generally 0.5mm thick - not very thick at all. If you put a couple of strips along the edges, cutting a 1mm deep trench around all edge/corners, you have a bit more margin for error and can round the edges just slightly.

[THOMO]

Veneering really is one of those things best left to experts.

It is extremely easy to stuff up or get a crappy looking result.

Certainly the paper backed veneers are the best to use if you are not experienced but you can still get problems like lifting and glue bubbles[great for sanding through].

To avoid such problems you really need a vacuum bag veneer press.Trimming and cutting can also be tricky.

Laminex might be an easier alternative.

Edited September 7, 2012 by THOMO

[ENIGMA]

I have several sheets of birdseye maple if you are interested, they were from feathers.

[shmb]

Try these guys: http://www.allboard.com.au/

For iron on veneers, I found them quite cheap too.

[cmcook]

I have several sheets of birdseye maple if you are interested, they were from feathers.

Thanks but I'd be needing flat cut if I go in the veneer direction to match some other stuff.

I've not made it out to Ventech this week, next week.....

[buzz lightyear]

The best way I found to get the veneer on smoothly is baking paper and turn up the iron and do small amounts of the veneer( it helps if you have another pair of hands to steady the veneer) While applying heat use a block of mdf and apply pressure to iron out any air bubbles. Still using the baking paper to protect the veneer and take your time. It's a good idea to leave a a little over hang trim of when finished I used a very fine file to trim the edges but you do have to be very careful.

Good luck

[lebowski]

Try Amerind. They are in Dandenong. They supply all sorts of venner's.

thanks. I dropped by and picked up some free samples. They are very helpful and reasonable prices. Have decided to go with American Walnut timber leaf veneer.

Will post pics soon.

[estoril]

American Walnut timber leaf veneer.

Very nice veneer.

Done a 2 tone kitchen with that and 2k natural white. Come up nice.

All the best with it.

[nattonrice]

I know this doesn't help you but, in the inevitable case that a Sydney person finds this thread due to the title, one of the best supplier here is Briggs Veneer (http://briggs.com.au/).

Excellent range of most everything.