Here's my problem(52 x 19 top). Wrapped 3/4" cherry ply with 7/8" x 2.5" maple hardwood. Mitered corners, very tight and beautiful. decided to "chamfer" the edge 8 degrees with my tablesaw. Built a tall fence, angled the blade, thought everything was good to leave a 1/2" edge but "nicked" into the plywood veneer at the junction of the ply and maple ( hope that makes sense). So now for the whole perimeter where the ply meets the maple I have a 3/16" sand through sort of effect with the cherry. The top is going to be stained a medium brown color and i was thinking to create an inlay "look" with a black stain line or something to hide/mask the "sandthrough/sawthrough". Suggestions?
Suggestions for veneer sandthrough?
Feb 13, 2008
2 Replies
Firstly, you will likely be flogged for staining cherry as it is considered a sin by most in these parts.
- I think the trimmed ply edge will likely be very dark compared to the cherry face if you stain it. The underlayment will likely soak up much more color.
- Trim it down and start over. Either a smaller top or a wider maple band.
- Rabbit the top on 4 sides about 1/2" deep by 1" wide and lay down a new flat piece of contrasting wood.
- Same as 3 but use maple but have it hang out an additional 1/4 or
Hint: If you add new banding, rather than sanding it flat to the ply, which can risk a sand through of the adjoining veneer, use a scaper on the banding and just carefully sneak up on the veneer and then lighly sand it out for final flush.
I agree rip it down again and reinstall the edging.
Or add a decorative band> Here's my problem(52 x 19 top). Wrapped 3/4" cherry ply with 7/8" x 2.5"
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