Salvaging veneer

Steve Klein

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How do I? I have an old "waterfall" dresser with a lot of good veneer, and several projects that need some veneer repair. Sooo.. how do I get the old veneer off the dresser without tearing it up? Soak it with a damp cloth? -worried about warpage. Some sort of solvent? I've tried peeling with a knife, a sharp putty knife and gentle taps, a razor: nothing seems to work too good. Does anyone have some sure-fire suggestions for removing rather large sheets?
TIA, Steve
 
Hi Steve

How "Old" is "Old"?

I wonder, if it is really old, if the glue is "Hide" glue, would the glue soften if you put a wet towel on it, and then pressed a hot iron to it? Maybe the "Steam" setting would work too?

I did find this online.........

>> Removing Old Veneer <<

I hope this helps! :wave:
 
Veneer salvage...

Thanks, Stuart,
I don't know the age of the dresser, but as it's all wood, no presswood, very little plywood, and the drawer frames are oak (!!), my guess it is from the thirty's-forty's. So I will go with the hide glue method, and see how it works.
 
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