I am looking for any tips / tricks to hide veneer seems on chamfered edges (and corners for that matter).
I have found that using thinner 10mm veneer vs studier 22mm veneer can reduce how proud the veneer edge is, but can also make imperfections under the veneer more visible and doesn't totally hide the veneer seam. When applying veneer to a chamfered edge baffle, the seams are even more visible for me at least.
My method of application for 90 degree corners consists of applying veneer to one side, routing off access, and then repeating with the joining side. For chamfered edges, I start with the angles farthest from the drivers, then work my way to the final veneer piece that surrounds the drivers. This is in an effort to hide the seams as best as possible when looking at the speaker on axis.
I don't trim the chamfered edge veneer pieces to be exact, I apply each piece and then trim the chamfered edge veneer by hand with a new razor blade, usually with poor results.
I know there has to be a better way but I can't figure out what that is from my research. Thanks for any suggestions!
I have found that using thinner 10mm veneer vs studier 22mm veneer can reduce how proud the veneer edge is, but can also make imperfections under the veneer more visible and doesn't totally hide the veneer seam. When applying veneer to a chamfered edge baffle, the seams are even more visible for me at least.
My method of application for 90 degree corners consists of applying veneer to one side, routing off access, and then repeating with the joining side. For chamfered edges, I start with the angles farthest from the drivers, then work my way to the final veneer piece that surrounds the drivers. This is in an effort to hide the seams as best as possible when looking at the speaker on axis.
I don't trim the chamfered edge veneer pieces to be exact, I apply each piece and then trim the chamfered edge veneer by hand with a new razor blade, usually with poor results.
I know there has to be a better way but I can't figure out what that is from my research. Thanks for any suggestions!
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