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Rating: Summary: Veneering - A Foundation Course Review: I Have read a lot of how to books, but this book takes things to the next level, clearly defined and understandable text. Recommended for anyone wanting to know all there is to know about the subject.
Rating: Summary: If you get one book on veneering, get this one. Review: This book is a must have. The author is a professional craftsman who builds veneered furniture on commission. Published in 2000, half of this book covers all phases of veneering topics from how veneer is cut, methods of matching veneers, tools, glues and bonding techniques, substrates, cutting, finishing, building a veneer press, steam press, vaccuum press plus a few other subjects. Tried and true PLUS modern techniques and equipment of veneering are covered. Please note marquetry is not discussed.The second half of the book walks you through 5 projects step by step to build projects from scratch. The author made a point to select a wide range of projects that brought their own set of challenges and the building and veneering techniques used to over come them. The author admits that he selected projects an emphasis on building and veneering curved pieces as if you can master that, you will have no problem with flat surfaces. What I like most about the book are tips and tricks the author has learned from his building experience and home made tools and equipment he's made. The book is also profusely filled with colored photos (no b&w here) and is written as though you were working as an apprentice in his workshop. The book and print are large and makes easy and entertaining reading. The book is highly recommended to novices and seasoned wood crafters alike and is a great value in price and for the information it provides. You won't be disappointed.
Rating: Summary: If you want to really learn--use this book Review: This is the finest book on veneering I have ever purchased (I have 3 others). Veneering is like many other skills in that it takes a certain amount of vocabulary and familiarity with techniques before it all starts to make sense. The way the author organizes the material makes it easy for the beginner to come to grips with the tools and techniques of veneering. Perhaps more important is the additude Burton takes to writing this book. You never know when he will sneak in something funny--at times very funny-- in the middle of an explanation or a shop story. He has a disarming sense of humor, and is frank about balancing art with practicality as a professional craftsman. This book is a pleasure to read. And that makes a real difference in learning the subject. Like someone else said, I will buy any future woodworking books Michael Burton writes.
Rating: Summary: "THE" Veneering Book Review: This is the one veneering book that will teach you what you need to know about veneers and veneering. Patching, flattening, glueing and types of glues, veneers and types of veneers, and a ton of other information, and tips and tricks. It is a very easy read, and very enjoyable as Mike Burton has a good sense of humor, and enjoys what he does. I look forward to other Mike Burton books.
Rating: Summary: "THE" Veneering Book Review: What an informative, well-presented, clearly explained, must-have book! The practical details and concise, complete explanations take the mystery out of veneering. The five projects Mr. Burton walks the reader through answer questions I didn't realize I'd have until in the middle of a project. I thoroughly enjoyed his practical wit, the use of many low-tech (low-cost, too) techniques, and the in-depth way the pictures supplemented the text. I'll buy any woodworking book this man writes. He knows what he's talking about!
Rating: Summary: The complex made understandable Review: What an informative, well-presented, clearly explained, must-have book! The practical details and concise, complete explanations take the mystery out of veneering. The five projects Mr. Burton walks the reader through answer questions I didn't realize I'd have until in the middle of a project. I thoroughly enjoyed his practical wit, the use of many low-tech (low-cost, too) techniques, and the in-depth way the pictures supplemented the text. I'll buy any woodworking book this man writes. He knows what he's talking about!
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