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Wood Veneer

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From kellyj

In the photo are the bare bones Sonors (early 60's teardrops 20,16,12). I'm thinking Beech Veneer to "keep it natural" ? If it were not for thehresidual glues and the small but numerous bits of wood fiber that came off with wrap I would just finish them as is. Ideas?Looking for your input?Cheers!~K

On my rosewood teardrops the veneer is applied vertically. (Not wrapped around the shell, but the grain runs from edge to edge.) See my kit in the images section. I think most Sonor veneers are done this way. The guys at "Sonor Museum" forum are very knowledgable about this. A guy named MGM on there is a veneer expert.

Posted on 15 years ago
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Yes. good advice. I did wonder about the potential of thin veneers to absorb stain and laquers.

What about "oil rub" finishes?

!K

"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing..."
Posted on 15 years ago
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Oil rubbed would be fine and I'm sure stains and lacquers would be too. As always try a test piece, you should have some left over to mess around with.

Posted on 15 years ago
#13
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Lucky,

I checked out your Rosewood kit on images...gorgeous. Looks like an oil rubbed finish?

I found paper-backed rosewood veneer at the site referred on another thread.

A good match for the sonor shells!

Trouble is, it's the most expensive wood they have at $160 for a 2' X8' sheet. It would take two sheets to do the kit, I think. Correct me if I'm wrong though.

~K

"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing..."
Posted on 15 years ago
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From kellyj

Lucky,I checked out your Rosewood kit on images...gorgeous. Looks like an oil rubbed finish?I found paper-backed rosewood veneer at the site referred on another thread.A good match for the sonor shells! Trouble is, it's the most expensive wood they have at $160 for a 2' X8' sheet. It would take two sheets to do the kit, I think. Correct me if I'm wrong though.~K

I'm sorry, but those are not Luckys drums, but mine. They could be his for about $1500;)

Posted on 15 years ago
#15
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Dang! I thought you gave them to me.

Posted on 15 years ago
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Lucky,

I thought you had the nicest drums on the site???x-mas1

I just picked up some paper-backed rosewood veneer. I will keep you posted on how this turns out...

~K

"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing..."
Posted on 15 years ago
#17
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I may have, I have not posted any pics yet! Good luck with that rosewood veneer, I can't wait to see them.

Posted on 15 years ago
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Just finished the 12 " tom in the paper-backed Rosewood veneer. I'm pleased with the result.

~K Excited

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Posted on 15 years ago
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That looks fantastic. You got some skills!

Posted on 15 years ago
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