Zebra wood is a beautiful, lustrous wood with light and dark colors and a contrasting, straight-to-wavy grain structure that is pleasing to the eye.But where does this wood come from and why is it suc … read more

When it comes to modern furniture design, wood veneer and edgebanding play an important role. Veneering and edgebanding are two important elements that can make a piece of furniture look sleek and sty … read more

Beech is a beautiful, stately wood, with a light tone that typically ranges between light, warm tan, and golden yellow to something that might be described as nearly light pink. Widely referred to as& … read more

Question:I'm trying to make a lamp shade with veneer that is transparent enough to allow light to penetrate. I've tried a couple of species - Walnut and Wattle, without success, it's either too thic … read more

Question: I'm a long time finisher I'm having pinhole problems on mahogany veneer I'm using a product called level sealer made by ML Campbell as the piece is to be a clear finish and using as … read more

Question:I have an 80-year-old piano that the previous owner tried to refinish. Some of the veneer on the top is bubbled up. I tried using an iron to stick it back down, but it didn’t help. I thought … read more