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veneer question

Hi, I have a question for the wood workers among you: my Dunlavy SC-V is finished with cherry veneer. At the speaker's long edge (at the rear) this veneer shows a bit of loosening from the MDF surface. This happens almost at the entire length of the edge. Is it a common situation for these speakers? What can be done to prevent further deterioration? Thank you in advance.

Chris
dazzdax
hpims
129 posts
 
The veneer is probably shrinking due to low humidity.
Something to think about when buying speakers, if you live where you heat the house in the winter.
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badam
34 posts
 
this is what you need to do. carpenter glue does an excellent job on veneer. just use a plastic knife and squize some glue between veneer and mdf, let it dry for a minute or so and then press or use a clamp. it's easy.
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rja
2,371 posts
 
Dazzdax,
I have the same problem with a pair of IVAs finished in natural oak veneer. The fix shouldn't be too tough but finding the correct glue is problematic. You are glueing contact cement to contact cement rather than veneer to MDF. I would wait for a glue suggestion from someone who has actually completed such a project successfully.
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badam
34 posts
 
That is the point, carpenter glue is the one that gets absorbed by wood product, be it a veneer or a piece of wood. In addition, you could barely see it, when it dries. You can also sand MDF if it's too smooth. I've seen some MDF is silky smooth. I've used carpenter glue on MDF a lot, and always succesfully.
thanks
byron_taylor
2 posts
 
In response to Mfkeleher's suggestion: If the veneer is varnished or laquered an iron will ruin the finish.
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