molecularman Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 Hi, I recently received a pair of cornwalls, one has a badly damaged top veneer, and the other has some damage, so I thought that maybe I should redo the tops on both speakers. How can these be safely removed? The finish is oak and they are from 1985. thanks Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 I've heard you can basically iron the veneer off using tin foil between the iron and the veneer. Melts the glue. Self adhesive veneer is applied the same way. Iron it on, let it dry then use an exacto knife or blade to cut excess. Best to butt front edges together and cut rear and inside edges once dry. I got these instructions from another forum member but haven't attempted it yet. You will also need to sand before putting on new veneer. Someone who has actually done it would be better help but I think that's the basic idea. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 I had an unfortunate experience with my home brew K-Horns. I put on some veneer and did not like the results. It was a bear to get it off with woodworking tools and an iron. What was left was a surface pockmarked with glue. Certainly it would be impossible to put down a new surface of smooth veneer. So I used plastic laminate. "A man has got to know his limitations." My suggestion is to leave on whatever veneer you have. You can and should sand it to smooth it out and remove finish which could interfere with the glue used to attach a new veneer. BTW, I found that the new environmentally friendly contact cement did not work well. So I went back to the old smelly stuff. Please do use a mask and plenty of ventalation if you do this. OTOH, some veneer comes with iron on thermal glue. I've only used that on edge trim. It works well but you have to be careful to use a roller or the edge of a board to get a good bond as it cures. Best luck, Gil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formica Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 I'm with Gil on this one... removing the veneer will give tons of headaches. I'd strip the FINISH on the existing surface, fill the chips with filler, and sand smooth. Then apply a new veneer over the existing one. The difference in thickness is negligible and this way you'll get a smooth surface. The only case, which may cause me to think twice, is if they are decorator models with the plywood edge showing along the front and top. In this case, you may have to consider edging the front as well. Let us know what you decide... Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 I, too, suggest not even trying to remove the existing veneer. It is much, much more work than necessary. Just remove any loose pieces, fill and sand so you have a good substrate for new veneer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruinsrme Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 I concur, do not attempt yourself.... Check with a furniture refinisher and see it they can strip them. The furniture tech that repairs my HT seats does it and says it is possible but take a great deal of time. To do my RF7s it would have cost nearly $300 due to the time to getall the old glue off. For him to put veneeron a cabinet would have cost $30 for the veneer and 1 hour per cabinet so under $200 to go over the black or new cabinets. He strongly recommended not removing the old stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-Man Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 There is no reason to remove the old veneer, just veneer over the top of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-Man Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 Sorry, Double post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molecularman Posted August 1, 2003 Author Share Posted August 1, 2003 Thanks for all the input, this is the same advice that a friend gave me, I will remove that veneer which is falling off, fill voids with wood filler, sand and reveneer. Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruinsrme Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 WE WANT PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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