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8080 Veneer Issue

Larry

Larry

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My 8080 has a few lights out and needs to have the veneer redone. I think I can do the lights, but what about the veneer? I've never done one before and wonder if there is a step by step thread discussing this? I'll need a place to buy the veneer, suggestions as to what type, and instructions as to how.
Larry
 
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Veneer is pretty easy and a good wood supplies house (not a lumber company...) should have instructions and tools needed.

Basics are this:

Veneer, (any flavor you want...)

Scissors for rough cuts.

Contact cement. They make self-stick (I wouldn't) and hot glue backed veneers also. I prefer contact cement personally.

wax paper to keep the contact cemented surfaces separated until its in position.

An edge trimmer tool. (Much easier than using a single edge razorblade...)

a bit of patience.

A WELL ventilated room with NO sources or flame or spark. (Applies to contact cement fumes only)

Cut to shape, paint contact cement on both surfaces, let dry 10-15 min. Position, slide out wax paper, and press in place. dont goof, the contact cement is right now stuff!

Us the trimmer to trim flush.

next piece. Continue till done.

Stain and finish as desired.
 
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Why do you think it needs to "be redone"? Are there chunks or chips missing or is the finish just damaged? If it's the latter, a little sanding stripping and oiling will have it back in shape pronto.

Got pics??
 
I removed the veneer, and painted the case on this 8080. Textured black
 
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Talk to Merrylander on AK. He has redone several for his fellow AKer's and received rave reviews. Try the 'search' option for some pic's of his work.
 
The case really wasn't too bad, just the veneer was loose in several spots.

I pulled it all off, sanded the wood and spray painted the textured black.
With the black dial, lettering, etc, it came out pretty well.

But there's all kinds of other ways to redo the case.

The faceplate, knobs, grille were all real nice to start with. It worked super after going through it, cleaning controls, new lamps, etc. Electronically was a 10. But the cheap original veneer looked like crap.
 
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"An edge trimmer tool. (Much easier than using a single edge razorblade...)"

Are you talking about a tool specifically for trimming veneers? Sounds lots better than the x-acto knife I've been using. Any idea where to get one?

Does it put a 45 degree cut on each edge so they fit together nicely?

tia,
Clay
 
If you talking about a 45 deg bevel so that 2 sheets will mate, no. I think a square cut is better anyway. certainly marquetry (sp?) is done square.

This is a corner "plane" if you will, with a blade set for flush cutting. cuts quick and is less likely to score the veneer that a flush cutting router IMO.

I think one is available for beveling a trimed corner to 45 deg, but not positive. Again, simpler than a bevel cutting router.

This wasn't very expensive as I recall. Just a plastic block with a blade mounted. replacable blades too. I got it where I bought the veneer. Mail order is certain to have it, dozons of mail order suppliers out there.
 
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