<html> <body> I remember a syringe being used to remove air from a very persistent air bubble.  3 or 4" steel rollers work really well usually... Andrew At 07:59 PM 7/13/2004 -0700, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite>I am working on an upright piano that had water damage on the horizontal surfaces.  I ordered thin walnut veneer and have been trying, unsuccessfully, to get it to adhere to the boards.  I did remove the old damaged veneer, and cleaned and sanded the surfaces to be repaired.  I first worked with wood glue and clamped in a sandwich of boards, then tried a contact cement on the next piece.  I keep getting air bubbles.  It looks terrible!  There has to be a secret to replacing veneer.  Would one of you expert refinishers give me the benefit of your knowledge...please?   Ed Carwithen John Day, OR</blockquote></body> </html>