Woodworker’s Guide to Veneering & Inlay
Woodworker’s Guide to Veneering & Inlay, written by Jonathan Benson, is a complete digital resource for woodworkers who want to master veneering and inlay. This PDF edition is available for instant download after purchase. The book shows how to recreate the beauty of exotic wood using veneer and inlays, without the expense of solid exotic lumber.
Professional furniture maker and veneer specialist Jonathan Benson guides readers through the entire process. Woodworkers of any skill level can follow the step-by-step exercises and complete four finished pieces.
Book Overview
This book covers the full veneering and inlay process, from selecting materials to final finishing. It includes step-by-step exercises that lead to a dining room table, a wall mirror with shelf, a marquetry picture, and a parquetry design. The content is organized for both beginners and experienced woodworkers.
Published by Fox Chapel Publishing in 2008, the book includes 371 pages of practical instruction. It also includes a glossary, a supplier list, and an index for reference.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- A complete overview of the veneering and inlay process.
- Step-by-step exercises for a dining room table, a wall mirror with shelf, a marquetry picture, and a parquetry design.
- Guidance on cutting, matching, and taping veneers.
- Chapters on substrates, adhesives, pressure, and presses.
- Techniques for edges, repairs, finishing, and complex matching.
- Instruction in marquetry, parquetry, and band-sawing veneers.
- A mirror frame project and supplier resources.
Why This Book Matters
Veneering and inlay have long been used to create decorative surfaces in furniture and woodwork. This book preserves those techniques in a clear, project-based format. It gives woodworkers a practical path from basic skills to advanced decorative work.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 27.0 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 371 |
| Author | Jonathan Benson |
| Publisher | Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc. |
| Publication Date | 2008 |
| Imprint Location | East Petersburg, PA |
| Print ISBN | 978-1-60765-903-7 |
| eISBN | 978-1-60765-903-7 |
| ISBN | 978-1-56523-346-1 |
| Subject | Veneers and veneering; Marquetry; Woodwork |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download. No physical item will be shipped. After purchase, you can access the PDF through the order confirmation page and the email used at checkout.
The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most reading apps. Use a device and app that support PDF files.
FAQ
How will I receive my ebook? After purchase, your download link appears on the confirmation page and is sent to your email address.
Is a physical copy shipped? No. This is a digital download only.
Which devices can I use? You can read the PDF on phones, tablets, computers, and compatible e-readers with PDF support.
Download the PDF and keep the complete reference on your preferred reading device.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| Dewey Decimal | 674/.833 |
|---|---|
| LCC Classification | TS870 .B46 2008 |
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