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<p>[QUOTE="Kate2023, post: 9545970, member: 82092"]Well I’m elbows deep in this project now. The veneer had many spots where it was dry and bubbling and when I was inspecting several spots, they cracked right off. So so dry.</p><p><br /></p><p>I used steam to remove the veneer but then the substrate came away too. Which is fine since it looks like pressed wood or composite. It is tough and slow but I am making progress.</p><p><br /></p><p>One thought I had (sorry to sound so dumb) is earlier it was mentioned it might not be a “good wood” under the veneer. To me, it looks a little rough because of the glue and sanding that needs to be done but I wonder if I am just wasting my time and have something that I should just paint. Which I would hate to do.</p><p><br /></p><p>what are your opinions? Good wood? Bad wood? Fool for taking on this project? Comments welcome and thank you for the advice.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Kate2023, post: 9545970, member: 82092"]Well I’m elbows deep in this project now. The veneer had many spots where it was dry and bubbling and when I was inspecting several spots, they cracked right off. So so dry. I used steam to remove the veneer but then the substrate came away too. Which is fine since it looks like pressed wood or composite. It is tough and slow but I am making progress. One thought I had (sorry to sound so dumb) is earlier it was mentioned it might not be a “good wood” under the veneer. To me, it looks a little rough because of the glue and sanding that needs to be done but I wonder if I am just wasting my time and have something that I should just paint. Which I would hate to do. what are your opinions? Good wood? Bad wood? Fool for taking on this project? Comments welcome and thank you for the advice.[/QUOTE]
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