Basic Veneering Class

Basic Veneering

Evening - Monday, February 6th; 5:30-9:30pm 10 sessions

Using veneers expands the types of wood and designs that you can include in your projects. Many of the finest quality and exotic woods are only available as veneers. Veneers are thin slices of wood, approximately 1/32" in thickness. They are adhered to substrates of less expensive wood or medium-density fiberboard (MDF).

Veneers can be arranged on the substrate to present the appearance of a finished board or to produce a variety of patterns. These patterns typically include:

Book-matched
Radial matched
Slip matched, or
Diamond matched

Students in the class will:

prepare surfaces and veneers,

learn to prepare the veneer saw for use,

learn simple techniques for perfect straight cuts and joint,

use edge banding, and

will make one or more matched patterns using a hand press and vacuum press.

Glues and substrates will be discussed.

The techniques and skills will be applied to the making of a chess board.

Tuition: $450 and a materials fee estimated to be $75. It will be finalized at the end of class. Ten 4-hour sessions. A $50 deposit is required to confirm your reservation.

Instructor :

Dante DiIanni has been a cabinet maker for 15 years and has owned and operated G.N.A. Woodworks, a full service fine cabinet shop since 1995. In 2004, he was awarded the title "Master Woodworker" by the Marc Adams School of Woodworking . He continues to study with some of the best woodworkers in North America.

Class has begun Class deposit $50 Entire amount is credited to your deposit. A deposit is required to confirm your reservation. Refundable until 30 days before the class.

Registration: Please pay the deposit online or by check to register for class.

Location:

GNA Woodworks

1454 Fleming Ave
McKees Rocks, PA 15136

South Of Pittsburgh, just off Rt. 51 before the Neville Island bridge

Phone: 412-331-0009

E-Mail: gnawoodworks@gmail.com

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