Firstly I calculated the exact size of each door and was then able to work out the size of the plywood required, after subtracting 3mm for the Huon Pine edging. For this project I am using very high grade 18mm Russian Birch Plywood.
A thicker edge (35mm) is required where the doors will meet.
Today, I trimmed all the Huon Pine edgings back flush with the plywood and then layed out all the veneers for the doors. At this stage it is critical to clearly mark each piece veneer in the correct book matched order.
To ensure that the veneers didn't move while being pressed I used some headless pins to prevent them sliding. I pressed each panel one side at a time in the vacuum press, for 2 hours per side. Once each side was dry I trimmed it off with the trimmer router to ensure the edges didn't break during the next pressing.
Next I clamped on the Huon Pine edging and glued with Garrett Wade 202GF.
A thicker edge (35mm) is required where the doors will meet. Today, I trimmed all the Huon Pine edgings back flush with the plywood and then layed out all the veneers for the doors. At this stage it is critical to clearly mark each piece veneer in the correct book matched order. Pressing time !! I carefully rolled on the glue (202GF) to the veneers and made sure I applied only just enough glue to the natural edge size of the veneer.
To ensure that the veneers didn't move while being pressed I used some headless pins to prevent them sliding. I pressed each panel one side at a time in the vacuum press, for 2 hours per side. Once each side was dry I trimmed it off with the trimmer router to ensure the edges didn't break during the next pressing.Now you can get an idea how my piece will look.
Stunning natural edge Fiddleback Blackwood, with a Huon Pine detail between each door.
I think I might just start on the cabinet base tomorrow, while the drawer fronts are pressing.....
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